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TITLE
DECLARATION
CERTIFICATE
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CONTENTS
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
LIST OF MAPS
ABBREVIATIONS
I INTRODUCTION
1.1 Agriculture and Industry Linkages
1.1 The Path of Development
1.2 The Research Design
1.2 (a) Significance of the study
(b) Statement of the research problem.
1.1 Availability of Fresh Vegetables in Kerala
1.2 Availability of Fresh Fruits in Kerala
1.3 Objectives of the Study
(a) Hypotheses
1.4 Methodology and Data Base
1.5 Selection of the Study Districts
1.3 District - wise Concentration of Food Processing Units in Kerala
1.6 Background of the Study Districts
(a) Pathanamthitta
1.4 Classification of Districts on the Basis of Concentration of Food Processing Units
1.1 Map of Pathanamthitta District
(b) Kottayam
(c) Ernakulam
1.2 Map of Kottayam District
1.3 Map of Ernakulam District
1.7 Limitations of the Study
1.8 Structure of the Thesis
1.9 Review of Literature
(a) Review of theoretical issues
(b) Review of empirical studies
II HISTORY OF FOOD PROCESSING
2.1 Primitive Methods of Processing
(a) Drying
(b) Fermentation
(c) Salting
(d) Sugar
(e) Spices
(f) Freezing
2.2 The Beginnings of Commercial Processing
2.1 Food Expenditure as a Proportion of Household Consumption
2.1 Percentage of Processed Food in Total Food Consumption
2.3 Historical Analysis of the Development of Food Processing Industries in India
2.4 The Development of Food Processing Industry in Kerala
2.5 Conclusion
III SIGNIFICANCE OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY IN KERALA
3.1 Demographic and Climatic Conditions of Kerala
3.2 Economic Significance of Agriculture in Kerala
3.3 Infrastructure and Technology Development in the Agriculture of Kerala
3.4 Development, Organisation and Regulation of Crop Markets in Kerala
3.5 Importance of Food Processing Industry in Kerala
3.6 Policy Frame Work and Regulatory Mechanisms
(a) The fruit products order 1955
(b) The vegetable products control order 1976
(c) Solvent extracted oils, de-oiled meal and edible flour control order 1967
(d) Meat products control order 1973
(e) Milk and Milk Products order 1992
(f) Rice milling industry (regulation) act, 1958 and Rice milling industry (regulation and licencing) rules 1959.
(g) Standards on weights and measures (packaged condition) rules 1977
(h) Export (quality control and inspection) act 1963
3.7 Conclusion
IV ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY
4.1 Total Registered Food Processing Units in Kerala
4.1 Number of FPI Units Selected From Sample Districts
4.2 District - wise Classification of FPI Units Selected
4.2 Cost Components of Food Processing Units
4.3 Cost Structure of Small Scale Units
4.3.1 Variable Costs (Operational Costs)
(a) Material cost
4.3 Material Cost of Sample Small Scale Units
(b) Transportation cost
4.4 Transportation Cost of Sample Small Scale Units
(c) Labour cost
4.5 Emoluments Paid to the Labourers in Small Scale Units
4.6 Classification of Labour in Sample Small Scale Units on the Basis of Males and Females
(d) Infrastructure cost
4.7 Infrastructure Cost of Sample Small Scale Units
(e) Maintenance cost
4.8 Maintenance Cost of Sample Small Scale Units
(f) Advertising and selling costs
4.9 Advertising and Selling Cost of Sample Small Scale Units
(g) Miscellaneous cost
4.10 Miscellaneous Cost of Sample Small Scale Units
(h) Total variable cost
4.11 Variable Cost Components of Sample Small Scale Units for the Period from 1996-97 to 2000-01
4.1 Variable Cost. Components of Sample Small Scale Units for the Period from 96-97 to 2000-01
4.3.2 Fixed Cost
4.12 Fixed Cost per Unit of Sample Small Scale Units
4.13 Cost per Unit of Sample Small Scale Units
4.14 Total Variable Cost of Sample Small Scale Units
4.2 District -- wise Growth of Variable Cost in Small Scale Units for the Period from 96-97 to 2000-01
4.4 Revenue Receipts of Small Scale Units
4.15 Revenue Receipts per Unit of Sample Small Scale Units
4.5 Cost. Structure of Medium Scale Units
(a) Material cost
4.16 Material Cost of Sample Medium Scale Units
4.17 Source of Raw Materials
4.18 Wastage of Raw Materials in Sample Medium Scale Units
(b) Transportation cost
4.19 Transportation Cost of Sample Medium Scale Units
(c) Labour cost
4.20 Classification of Labourers in Sample Medium Scale Units
4.21 Labour Cost of Sample Medium Scale Units
(d) Infrastructure cost
4.22 Infrastructure Cost of Sample Medium Scale Units
(e) Maintenance cost
4.23 Maintenance Cost of Sample Medium Scale Units
(f) Advertising and selling costs
4.24 Advertising and Selling Cost of Sample Medium Scale Units
g. Research and Development (R&D) cost
h. Miscellaneous cost
4.25 Miscellaneous Cost of Sample Medium Scale Units
i) Total variable cost
4.26 Variable Cost Components of Sample Medium Scale Units for the period from 1996-97 to 2000-01
4.3 Variable Cost Components of Sample Medium Scale Units for the Period from 96-97 to 2000-01
4.27 Cost per Unit of Sample Medium Scale Units
4.28 Total Variable Cost for the Period from 96-97 to 2000-01 of the Medium Scale Sample Units 4.29 Revenue Receipts per Unit of Sample Medium Scale Units
4.4 District-wise Growth of Variable Costs in Medium Scale Units for Period from 96-97 to 2000-01
4.6 Revenue Receipts of Medium Scale Units
4.29 Revenue Receipts per Unit of Sample Medium ScaleUnits (Rs.000)
4.7. Cost Structure of Large Scale Units
a. Material cost
4.30 Material Cost per Unit of Large Scale Sample Units
4.31 Source of Raw Materials of Sample Large Scale Units
4.32 Wastage of Raw Materials per Unit by Sample Large Scale Sample Units 168
b. Transportation cost
4.33 Transportation Cost per Unit of Sample Large Scale Units
c. Labour cost
4.34 Classification of Labourers in Sample Large Scale Units
4.35 Labour Cost of Sample Large Scale Units
d. Infrastructure cost
4.36 Infrastructure Cost of Sample Large Scale Units 4.37 Maintenance Cost of Sample Large Scale Units
e. Maintenance cost
4.37 Maintenance Cost of Sample Large Scale Units (Rs.000)
f. Advertising and selling costs
4.38 Advertising and Selling Cost of Sample Large ScaleUnits (Rs.000)
g. Miscellaneous cost
4.39 Miscellaneous Cost of Sample Large Scale Units 4.40 R & D Cost of Sample Large Scale Units
h. Research and Development (RBsD) cost
4.40 R&D Cost of Sample Large Scale Units (Rs.000)
i) Total variable cost
4.41 Variable Cost Components (Annual Average) of Sample LargeScale Units for the Period From 96-97 To 2000-01 (Rs. 000)
4.5 Variable Cost Components of Sample Large Scale Units for the Period from 96-97 to 2000-01
4.42 Cost per Unit. of Sample Large Scale Units
4.43 Total Variable Cost for the Period from 96-97 to 2000-01 for the Sample Large Scale Units
4.8 Revenue Receipts of Large Scale Units
4.6 District-wise Growth of Variable Cost of Large Scale Units for the Period from 96-97 to 2000-01
4.44 Revenue Receipts per Unit of Sample Large Scale Units
4.9 Profits and Profitability
a. Profit
4.45 Profit per Unit of Sample Small Scale Units
4.46 Profit per Unit of Sample Medium Scale Units 4.47 Profit per Unit of Sample Large Scale Units
4.47 Profit per unit of Sample Large Scale Units (Rs000)
4.7 The Profit of the Sample Units for the Period from 96 97 to 2000-01
b. Profitability
4.48 Profitability of Sample Small Scale Units 449 Profitability of Sample Medium Scale Units
4.49 Profitability of Sample Medium Scale Units (percentage)
4.50 Profitability of Sample Large Scale Units
4.8 Profitability of Sample Units for the Period from 96-97 to 2000-01
4.10 Other Relevant Parameters
a) Labour intensity
4.51 Labour Intensity of Sample Small Scale Units
4.52 Labour Intensity of Sample Medium Scale Units
4.53 Labour Intensity of Sample Large Scale Units
b. Raw material intensity
4.54 Raw Material Intensity of Sample Units for the Period from 96-97 to 2000-01
c. Raw material efficiency
4.11 Operating Cycle
4.55 Raw Material Efficiency of Sample Units for the Period from 96-97 to 2000-01
4.56 Operating Cycle in the Sample Small Scale FPI Units
4.57 Operating Cycle in the Sample Medium Scale FPI Units
4.58 Operating Cycle in the Sample Large Scale FPI Units
4.12 Working Capital Management
4.59 Working Capital Management Ratios
4.13 Conclusion
V PROBLEMS OF FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY AND SUGGESTED REMEDIAL MEASURES
5.1 Procedural Difficulties
5.2 Labour
5.3 Procurement of Raw Materials
5.4 Transportation
5.5 Electricity
5.6 Infrastructural Facility
5.7 Quality Packing Materials
5.8 Official Harassment
5.9 Sales Related Issues
5.10 Waste Disposal
5.11 Competition
5.12 Food Safety Consideration
5.13 Food Laws
5.14 Suggested Remedial Measures
5.15 Conclusion
VI CONCLUSION
BIBLIOGRAPHY
APPENDICES
APPENDIX 1 List of Food Processing Units in Kerala
APPENDIX 2 Total No. of Work Seekers in Kerala as on 31-10-2000
APPENDIX 3 Distribution of Work Seekers in Kerala by Educational Level
APPENDIX 4 District-wise Details of Small Scale Industrial Units Registered in Kerala During the Year 1999-2000
APPENDIX 5 District-wise Details of Small Scale Industrial Units Registered in Kerala as on 1 March 2000
APPENDIX 6 Working Status of Small Scale Units as on 31%M arch 2000
APPENDIX 7 Details of Entrepreneurship Development Programme Conducted During 1999-2000
APPENDIX 8 List of Food ltems Available in the Ship USS Skate
APPENDIX 9 Sample Survey of Food Processing Units in Kerala