The Balihar Village will be owned by the NGO, which will is registered in India where foreigners are not allowed to own land, except in certain circumstances. A committee will be set up.

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Infrastructure Setup Costs

Satellite Installation in India (BSNL):

Rs 115,000

Monthly cost (BSNL Satellite + tax): Rs 12,350

Solar system (6 huts + installation): Rs 232,000 + tax

Electrical Setup:

- 2x light bulbs, 1x electric power shower, 1 electric tap water- 10 street lights, 1 communal shower, canteen lights

Total cost Rs162000 (£1514.38)

Additional Equipment Costs

Electrical taps and shower guest rooms: Rs 161,000

Economy fridge and cookers: Rs 218,000
Power surge protection: Rs 98,600
Diesel generators and fuel: Rs 210,000

Electrical cables, light fixtures, sockets, adapters: Rs 140,000Communal charging stations: Rs 10,000

Water distillation station, washing machines: Rs 164,000

Monthly Operational Costs

Teachers (2 full-time): Rs 30,000 each, part-time: Rs 9,000 each

Cook: Rs 18,000, Organizer (Santosh), Kitchen/Dining assistants

Driver: Rs 20,000, Gardener: Rs 10,000, Cleaners: Rs 8,000 each

Maintenance: Rs 17,000, Doctor: Rs 20,000

Watchmen (2): Rs 16,000 each,

Guides: Rs 12,000 each

Total Estimated Monthly Cost:

Rs 535,000 (£ 5001.19)

Balihar Village Project Cost Breakdown

One-Time Equipment and Supplies

Classroom and dormitory supplies: Rs 350,000

Beds, bedding, toiletries: Rs 126,050

Kitchen equipment, garden tools, cleaning supplies: Rs 75,000

IT equipment (laptops, projector): Rs 80,000

Communal TV, printers, first aid kits: Rs 50,00