An Economics Analysis of Super Compost Production and Marketing under Godhan Nyay Yojna in Chhattisgarh of India

Abstract

The General objective of this study is to find out the cost and returns and marketing of super compost production of Gothan under Godhan Nyay Scheme. The Study was based under primary data; conducted in three districts of Chhattisgarh plains viz. Bilaspur, Raigarh and Janjgir-Champa. From each district four Gothans and from each Gothan one self help groups were selected randomly. Thus, a total number of 120 respondents were selected. Criteria of Gothan selection is as follows; Model Gothan, Non-Model Gothan, Village Gothan and City Gothan. The study revealed that Total cost of production of super compost in Model Gothan was lowest 4.24 Rs./Kg and Net Return from super compost production  was highest 1.77 Rs./Kg followed by City Gothan, Non-Model Gothan and Village Gothan. Largest consumer of Supercompost was Farmers followed by Nursery and Agriculture department.