Domain & Calculation Logic
6 questions
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Can a single report handle mixed animals — for example, cows and buffalo together? If yes, should the report show combined totals or separate sections for each animal type?
2
Do default values (feed cost, milk yield, animal cost) vary by region or breed, or are they fixed norms across the board?
3
How are calves handled in the model — are they counted as income (sold), raised as replacement heifers, or both? A worked example or reference would help.
4
How is the shed floor area (in sq ft) decided — is the 55 sq ft per cow figure a fixed government norm, or does it change by breed or region?
5
Are the same 16 animals assumed throughout all 7 years, or are animals replaced as they age? If replaced, is the cost of replacement funded from insurance death claims?
6
Are figures like 305 milking days per year and 4 kg feed per day fixed norms, or should the user be allowed to adjust them?
Loan & Financial Parameters
5 questions
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How is the loan amount arrived at — is it total project cost minus own contribution, or is there a different formula?
8
The ₹50,000 own contribution (margin money) — how is this figure decided? Is it a fixed amount or a percentage of the total cost?
9
Is the loan interest rate fixed in the model, or does the user enter it? Does it vary by bank or by NABARD scheme?
New question — needed to model the repayment schedule correctly.
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10
Is the loan repayment structure (EMI / yearly instalment) fixed, or configurable? Does repayment always begin from Year 1?
New question — affects cash flow projections in the 7-year table.
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11
The subsidy is shown as 35% — is this current? Does it differ for different categories (women, SC/ST, general)?
NABARD Model & Data Sources
4 questions
12
This software is built around the NABARD model project — if NABARD updates its values, how often does that happen, and which values change most frequently (milk price, feed cost, animal cost)?
13
Where did the standard values come from — your own VCRI field studies, government norms, or NABARD publications?
14
Who currently maintains the master Excel model? Can that person confirm which values are likely to change in the near future?
15
What if the default prices in the model are wrong for a particular region — should the software let the user override individual values?
Report & Bank Requirements
6 questions
16
What exactly must appear in the bank report — the full 7-year projection, or just a summary? Can you share a sample completed report (with dummy data) for us to match the format?
New question — a sample output is the single most useful thing you can share with us.
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17
Does the report need any signature, certification, or recommending authority printed on it (e.g., VCRI stamp, veterinarian signature)?
18
Will a bank accept a self-generated PDF, or does it require VCRI's official stamp or signature to be trusted?
19
What DSCR, BCR, and IRR values do banks treat as "bankable"? Can the software automatically indicate whether a plan passes or fails these thresholds?
20
Should the report be in English, Tamil, or both? Should the farmer be able to choose the language?
New question — affects UI and PDF generation complexity significantly.
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21
Is A4 the standard print size? Is there a specific layout the bank expects — for example, letterhead, table structure, or page order?
New question — needed before we design the PDF template.
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Users & Workflow
5 questions
22
Who actually fills in the data — the farmer themselves, a bank officer, or VCRI staff sitting with the farmer? This directly affects how simple or detailed the interface needs to be.
New question — the most important UX question we have.
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23
Who is this software meant for — farmers, students, or bank officers? Is it primarily used for formal bank loan applications under a NABARD scheme?
24
Do farmers understand terms like DSCR, lactation period, or depreciation — or do we need plain Tamil labels and simple help text throughout?
25
Do different roles (farmer, bank officer, VCRI admin) need separate logins with different levels of access?
New question — determines whether we need an authentication system.
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26
What does the farmer really want from this tool — a ready loan document to submit to the bank, or just a way to decide whether dairy farming is financially worth doing?
Technical & Input Validation
4 questions
27
Should the software work without internet (many farmer areas have poor connectivity), or is a web-based solution acceptable?
New question — determines the entire technology stack.
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28
Should the software save a farmer's previous calculations so they can return and revise, or is each session a fresh one-time calculation?
New question — determines if we need a database and data storage.
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29
For each input field, what are the acceptable minimum and maximum values? Can you validate and block clearly wrong entries (e.g., 0 animals, negative milk yield)?
30
Specifically, what data does the user enter in Sheet 2 and Sheet 2a of the master Excel? Please list every input field, even optional ones — this is the entry point of the entire software.
New question — we cannot build the input screens without this list.
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Legal, Privacy & Future Scope
4 questions
31
We collect the farmer's name and mobile number — is their consent required? How long should this data be stored, and who has access to it?
32
If a farmer makes a financial decision based on a wrong number in the software, who is responsible? What disclaimer should be shown to protect VCRI?
33
You mentioned goat, sheep, and poultry models for the future — should the software be designed now to support adding them easily, or is dairy farming the sole focus?
34
Do you have any default or fixed values ready for other animals (goat, sheep), even if we build those modules later?
Question Summary
These questions cover all critical areas before development continues. Priority items are the sample report, Sheet 2 input fields, and who operates the software — answers to these three alone will unlock most of the design work.
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Total Questions
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