Sericulture - NABARD Unit Costs for West Bengal 2025-26
7 activities · West Bengal · 2025-26
Sericulture Unit Costs in West Bengal (2025-26)
| Activity | Unit | Unit Cost (₹) | Max Bank Loan (₹) | Subsidy Scheme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Construction of shed with locally available material @ 1 sqft per bird for 500 birds @Rs.200/- per Sq.ft. | per sqm | ₹1,00,000 | ₹87,500 | |
| 1.Construction of shed with locally available material @ 1 sqft per bird for 1000 birds @Rs.200/- per Sq.ft. | per sqm | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1,75,000 | |
| 1.Construction of shed with locally available material @ 2 sqft per bird for 400 birds @Rs.80/- per Sq.ft. | per sqm | ₹64,000 | ₹56,000 | |
| Construction of 6m x 4mx 4m G.I. Cages, Floating Materials and Other Accessories | per unit | ₹5,00,000 | ₹4,37,500 | |
| Construction of 8 m x 6 m x 5 m G.I. Cages, Floating Materials and Other Accessories | per unit | ₹3,00,000 | ₹2,62,500 | |
| Raw material, 90000 kg at an average rate of Rs. 18 per kg (Mustard Oil cake, Rice bran, Maize, Wheat flour, Fish meal, Mineral mixture) | per kg | ₹16,20,000 | ₹14,17,500 | PMMSY40–60% |
| Apiculture-Honey Bee rearing- Apis mellifera | per unit | ₹2,46,160 | ₹2,15,390 | Central Silk Board40–50% |
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Source: NABARD Statewise Master Unit Cost Portal (nabard.org) - 2025-26 booklet · View source →. Updated: reviewed annually; updated within 48 hours of NABARD publishing revised figures · last on · Report an error
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the NABARD unit costs for Sericulture in West Bengal?
NABARD's indicative unit costs for Sericulture activities in West Bengal (2025-26) cover 7 activities. These are used by banks to sanction term loans for agricultural investments under priority sector lending guidelines.
How much loan can I get for Sericulture activities in West Bengal?
Banks typically sanction 87.5% of the NABARD unit cost as the maximum bank loan. For Sericulture activities in West Bengal, this means the Max Bank Loan shown in this table. The actual sanction depends on your bank's credit assessment, land holding, and repayment capacity.
Are there government subsidies available for Sericulture in West Bengal?
Several central and state government schemes offer subsidies on Sericulture activities. The Subsidy Scheme column in the table above shows applicable schemes for each activity. Subsidy amounts are calculated as a percentage of the NABARD unit cost and are credited directly to your loan account.
How does NABARD calculate unit costs for Sericulture?
NABARD determines unit costs for Sericulture by surveying actual input costs, material prices, and labour rates across West Bengal districts. These are updated annually at the start of each financial year. The current figures are for 2025-26.
Which banks use NABARD unit costs for Sericulture loans in West Bengal?
All nationalised banks, Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), cooperative banks, and NABARD-refinanced institutions in West Bengal use NABARD unit costs for Sericulture activities as the basis for sanctioning Kisan Credit Card (KCC), Agricultural Term Loans (ATL), and priority sector agriculture loans.
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Disclaimer: Unit costs are indicative figures published by NABARD and may not reflect current market prices or your bank's internal norms. Loan sanction amounts are determined by individual banks subject to their credit policy, land holding, and repayment capacity assessment. NaPanta (FarmGreen Agritech India Private Limited) is not a lender and does not process loan applications.