To boost the sick coir industry, an industrial park is proposed to set up at a budget of Rs 200 crore, at Pollachi, in Southern most State of India - Kerala.
Viability of the proposed project is being conducted by Mahalingam College of Engineering and Technology that would spread over six acres.
"Coir industry has never faced raw material shortages, however, lack of upgraded technology is major drawback within, stifling the industry's progress. And to overcome this, advanced machineries are needed to set up," said S Mahesh President, Coirpith and Allied Products Manufacturers?Association.
This industrial park will stimulate 370 units engaged in coir making and fibre extraction by providing advanced machinery, skilled labour and adequate raw material supplies.
Abundant coconut groves in Pollachi, Udumalapet and Kinathukadavu are the main factor behind the development of coir units in the small segments.
