Using this criterion the Organization presents two novel approaches of promoting Agarwood as an investment among city and suburban dwellers. Sadaharitha have developed these investment plans taking into consideration the financial and social requirements of this citizenry.
As the world moves towards a more greener and eco-friendly economy, the growth of commercial forestry has been fueled by high levels of demand with opportunities and potential for growth ever increasing. To meet this international demand and reap rich dividends,investments through Agarwood Plantations have also been introduced to Sri Lankans.This has been done with the intention of helping locals to benefit and profit from the opening presented in the form of investing in these schemes.
Through the Sadaharitha Plantations nursery, Aquilaria trees are grown with the objective of offering city dwellersinterested in developing their own home gardens, therebyutilizing the limited land at their disposal. As this investment has been proven to be successful and secure, Sadaharitha has formulated fresh investment plansfor prospective investors.
According to the newly proposed Agarwood investment plans, Sadaharitha Plantations will offer prospective investors the option of investing in land owned by the Company. Through this scheme investors are given the opportunity, depending on their preference, to select among the two newly laid outinvestment plans.
The first investment plan is the payment of Rs. 9792 per plant with a minimum investment of 25 Argarwood plants with a total outlay of Rs 244,800. The maturity of this plan is eight years. Through this scheme, not only is the total investment recouped but in addition, a minimum Rs 25,000 per plant is guaranteed as a buy-back scheme. However, since the demand of Agarwood is on an escalating trajectory, the investor can even earn upto a maximum of Rs, 50,000 for a plant with certainty, enhancing their profitability according to company sources.
Therefore a total of 25 plants can easily guarantee total returns of Rs 1,250,000. Noteworthy is the total investment for such rewarding earnings are an initial Rs 244,800 only. Moreover, for prospective investors who are unable to make the total once-off payment, Sadaharitha Plantations has made arrangements to accept a monthly installment scheme spanning 12 months.
For investors whose expectation of returns is prior to maturity,a second investment plan is now being offered by Sadaharith. Accordingly they can purchase a plant for Rs 12,500, buying 20 plants and invest Rs 250,000 for an eight-year investment proposition. At maturity investors can receive Rs 25,000 per plant and assured of a minimum total of Rs. 500,000. This plan pledges that in addition to their initial investment of Rs 250,000, with a monthly return of 7% and a yearly repayment of 8%is guaranteed. Clarifying the scheme further, the Company explains; for an investment of Rs 250,000 over a 8-year investment plan, a prospective investor can be assured of monthly or yearly returns and select their option accordingly.
For investors keen to utilize these Agarwood Investment plans, Sadaharitha Plantations, will employ due vigilance towards their plots. They will also engage in internationally accepted standards to protect the growth of the plants. At any given time, until investment maturity, investors are able to inspect their plots. This begins from the time of the initial investment where the deeds of ownership are provided and individual plots are demarcated with inspection continuinguntil the Aquilariais harvested.
With over a decade of commercial forestry experience, Sadaharitha Plantations have attained a high level of trustworthiness and this is portrayed by their actions.
More importantly, from the importation of the Agarwood seeds until the final maturity of the investment plan, every measure is legally bound creating a totally secure and credible scheme.
Sadaharitha is the only organization in Sri Lanka that holds the patent for Agarwood technology. Previously though the encouragement and introduction of Agarwood as a home garden crop, successful plots are now being grown among those living in urban and suburban areas. Also for farmers who are unable to invest large amounts, they have been encouraged towards smaller industries gearing towards larger industries.
