The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises inaugurated the ‘Enterprise India National Coir Conclave 2022’ in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
The event is being organized as a coordinated effort between the State and Central Governments to promote the production of coir and coir products and identify new areas of their application.
‘Run for Coir’ is also being organized on 6th May, 2022 to promote the use of coir as a naturally degradable, eco-friendly product. Over a thousand people are expected to participate in the race including dignitaries, college students and the general public.
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Coir:
It is a substance abundantly produced by the ‘coconut palm’ found in nature as a byproduct of coconut.
It is a naturally occurring fibrous material found on the outside of the coconut shell that is processed for use naturally.
Coir has been used for centuries by sailors for tying goods in the form of rope and for ship cables.
Today coir is used for an assortment of products, from rugs and doormats to plant pots and hanging basket liners, horticultural materials used in agriculture, and mesh sheets used to control soil erosion. Coir is also used in some potting mix products.
Status of Coir Industry in India : The Hindu Analysis
The Coir Board was established by the Government of India under the Coir Industries Act, 1953 for the overall sustainable development of the coir industry in the country.
The functions of the Board are to undertake, assist and encourage scientific, technical and economic research, modernization, quality improvement, human resource development, market promotion and welfare of all those engaged in this industry. The Hindu Analysis
The mandates under the Coir Industries Act are implemented by the Coir Board through various schemes/programmes, including research and development activities, training programmes, providing financial assistance for setting up coir units, developing domestic and export markets.
Importance:
Employment : The Hindu Analysis
Coir industry provides employment to more than 7 lakh people in rural areas of coconut producing states.
Interestingly, 80% of these artisans are women, but its production so far is confined to the southern coconut producing states/UTs of the country.
Export : The Hindu Analysis
Exports of coir and coir products from India during the year 2020-21 registered an all-time high of Rs 3778.98 crore with an increase of over Rs 1021 crore over the previous year.
Domestic consumption : The Hindu Analysis
More than 50% of the world’s annual production of coir fiber is consumed mainly in India.
Increasing awareness towards eco-friendly products has increased the demand for coir and coir products in domestic and foreign markets.
Environmentally friendly : The Hindu Analysis
Coir products are eco-friendly in nature and have been certified with “Eco Mark” by the Ministry of Forest and Environment, India.
Coir products save the environment and help reduce global warming.
New end use applications of coir such as use of coir geotextiles to prevent soil erosion, conversion of coir pith into a valuable bio-fertilizer and soil conditioner and coir garden products have gained popularity in India and abroad.
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