Economic analysis of linseed in Chandrapur District of Vidarbha region

The present study was undertaken in Chimur and Naghid tehsils of Chandrapur District of Maharashtra. The present study analyzes the cost structure, returns, and constraints associated with linseed cultivation in the selected region. Detailed data on per hectare input utilization revealed that major expenditures were incurred on hired human labour (22.99%), machine charges (12.96%), and manure (8.46%). The total cost of cultivation per hectare at cost C₃ was estimated at ₹43,007.26, with gross returns amounting to ₹56,283.58. The net return at cost C₃ was ₹13,276.32, resulting in an input-output ratio of 1:1.30, indicating the economic viability of linseed cultivation. However, several constraints were identified at the production stage. At the production level, the unavailability of threshers (75.50%), zero tillage seed drills (68.33%), and labour during peak periods (62.50%) were the major constraints.