1. What is this item?

A simple, sun-dry yard with paved flooring for spreading produce (grains, spices, fruits) directly under the sun, plus shaded sorting areas.

2. How is the quantity estimated?

Based on harvest volume: e.g., 1 acre of chillies needs ~2,000 sq ft of drying space.

3. Cost components:

– Earthwork & compaction (₹30–50/sq ft)

– Shaded sorting canopy (₹70–100/sq ft)

– Drainage & collection gutter (₹100–150/lin ft)

4. Going rates & unit cost:

– Yard leveling: ₹30–50/sq ft

– Canopy: ₹70–100/sq ft

– Total (2,000 sq ft): ₹2.0–3.0 Lakh