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Vinu WilsonPrasidh Prasad

Joshni AbrahamNimisha BabuSai krishnan

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Maulinguem- Bicholim Goa(10 kms from main bicholim town) well

connected to NH 17 via dodamarg bypassProduction Capacity = 1.2tonnes/days

Type of Industry = Medium Scale IndustryType of Facility Layout = Process Based

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Background

• The cashew tree is evergreen. It grows up to 12 metres high and has a spread of 25 metres

• Annual rainfall needs to be at least 889mm (35 inches) and not more than 3048mm (120 inches). Cashew trees are most frequently found in coastal areas of India, i.e. Goa

• The total Goan production of Cashew is around 23,000 metric tones(According to Goa Govt. report 2010)

• The main commercial product of the cashew tree is the nut.

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Major Steps in Cashew nut Processing

• Shelling - removal of the outer shell and CNSL(Cashew Nut shell Liquid)

• Peeling - removal of the testa(The brown skin of the kernel)

• Grading - into different sizes and colours in accordance with standard grading

• Drying or humidifying - to a final moisture content of 5 percent

• Packing - into airtight bags or cans, depending upon the scale of operation

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Different Processes

Drum Roasting ProcessShelling Process

to produce clean, whole kernels, which are free of cracks

thus facilitating extraction of the kernel

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PLOT LAYOUT

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Shop floor Layout

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