Gadchiroli Herbal Cluster Producer Company

Location: Porla Village, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra | Established: 2021

Gadchiroli Herbal Cluster Producer Company is a women-led FPO engaged in processing local medicinal plants. The unit undertakes milling, pulverising, packaging, and operates small-scale processing equipment. Raw materials are sourced from both member and non-member farmers.

Total Installed Capacity
5 kW
Simple Payback Period
4.5 - 5 Years
Avg. Annual Electricity Savings
7500 kWh
Annual CO2 Mitigation (Tons/Year)
5.9

Implementation Model

  • The solar system is deployed under a 60-month Operating Lease Model
  • No upfront capital investment
  • Predictable monthly energy payments
  • Reduced operational risk
  • Institutional ownership and governance

Expected Outcomes

  • Reduced electricity bills
  • Improved profitability of herbal processing
  • Lower carbon footprint
  • Enhanced sustainability of women-led enterprise
  • Strengthened institutional credibility

Addition to solar PV - a solar dryer has been introduced

  • Faster and uniform drying of fruits and vegetables
  • Improved product quality and shelf life
  • Reduced post-harvest losses
  • Higher market value for dehydrated products
  • Lower dependence on conventional fuel or electricity-based drying systems
Solar Dryer or Processed Products
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