Investment

Silver Ornaments and Jewellery

Location:	Kathmandu Valley
Annual Production Capacity:	37000
	Earrings 15000 pairs Finger rings 15000 pieces Necklaces 2000 pieces Bracelets 2500 pieces Bruches 2500 pieces
Project Cost:	Rs. 8.4 million
	Fixed Investment	Rs. 4.6 million
	Working Capital	Rs. 3.8 million
Annual working days:	300 days (single shift of 8 hours)
Market:	Domestic as well as Foreign
Major Input Requirement per annum:
i) Raw materials:	Silver 528 Kg (Source: India/Local) Semi-precious stones 68 Kg Wax polish, solder wire
ii) Utilities:	Nominal quantity of water, electricity and fuel is required for general purpose use for the project
Technology/Process:	The manufacturing techniques of jewellery for the proposed project will be a blend of traditional, mixed and modern technology, which involved melting, hammering, soldering and finishing. The mass production units have to adopt modern techniques.
Employment:	Total 40 persons are expected to get employment under different job categories
Environmental Aspect:	There will be not any negative impact to the environment from this project. Since the fixed assets investment of this project, is more than Rs. 1 million & also involves the process of melting metal, it requires Industrial Environmental Examination (IEE) as per Environmental protection Regulation, 1998.