To cultivate 1.00 acre of mulberry, about Rs.80, 000 – Rs.1, 00,000 will be required (as per NABARD unit cost) for plantation, shed, equipments, etc.Government provides major inputs like seed (egg), marketing and working capital. There is perennial demand for silk in our country so chances of failure are minimal. It is also considered a sound business proposition for the bankers to lend money to this sector. Return on investment here was much higher than crops like paddy, tobacco, cotton and sugarcane.