Coir processing at Alappuzha (Kerala) is a traditional hand-loom activity involving a large number of workers, particularly women from the lower strata of society, according to the Year End Review-2015 for the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
The project at ‘Alappuzha Coir Cluster’ was sanctioned with a cost of Rs.56.80 crore with industrial contribution of Rs.14.20 crore.
Under this project fibre extraction units, coir yarn production, coir mats and coir geo-textiles, power-loom coir mattings, coir pith processing and common facility centre for facilities like weaving, spinning, matting (Coir-PVC tufted) have been created.
“The project is self-sustainable and adds value to the traditional products. This has led to better earnings for the workers who are involved in production of coir items,” highlighted the report.
Source : Agencies