T.K. Jose IAS Chairman
Coconut Development Board Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, Kochi. www.coconutboard.gov.in
1 1 Area, Production and Productivity of Coconut in India 2011-12
AREA ('000 Production (000 Production Productivity States /Union Territories Hectares) metric ton)* (Million Nuts) (Nuts/ha) A & N Islands 21.80 72.30 113.00 5184 Andhra Pradesh 142.00 1270.00 1985.01 13979 Assam 18.80 101.00 157.86 8397 Chhattisgarh 0.80 6.30 9.85 12309 Goa 25.70 88.70 138.58 5394 Gujarat 20.90 217.90 340.58 16296 Karnataka 506.80 3770.00 5892.51 11627 Kerala 766.00 3973.00 6211.21 8109 Lakshadweep 2.70 40.00 62.52 23156 Maharashtra 21.00 120.00 187.56 8931 Nagaland 0.90 0.30 0.47 521 Orissa 53.90 258.00 403.25 7482 Puducherry 2.10 20.00 31.26 14886 Tamil Nadu 420.70 3692.00 5770.60 13717 Tripura 5.90 8.60 13.44 2278 West Bengal 29.10 367.50 574.40 19739 All India 2039.10 14006.50 21892.16 10736
Source: Advisor, Horticulture Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India. * 1563 nuts - 1 metric ton 2 Major coconut producing states- Characteristics
• Accounts for major share in area and production. • The area, production and productivity of coconut in the state KERALA is increasing at compound growth rates of 0.62 %, 2.47% and 1.83% per annum respectively
• Ranks second in production of coconut and a major coconut market in the country • The compound growth rates recorded for area, production and TAMILNADU productivity are 4.58%, 5.14% and 0.53%per annum • The present trend indicates that Tamilnadu may take the lead in production of coconut in the country shortly
• Major producer of edible copra and desiccated coconut powder KARNATAKA • The compound growth rates recorded for area and production are 3.26 % and 3.25 % respectively • Maddur in Karnataka is considered as the largest tender coconut market in the country Text in here• Holds fourth position in the coconut map in the country ANDHRA • The compound growth rates recorded for area, production and PRADESH productivity are 3.3%, 6.46 % and 3.06% respectively
3 Area and Production of Coconut in Major coconut growing States 2011-12
Area Production (20,39,100 ha) (21892 Million nuts) Others AP 203600 142000 Others, 2032.77, AP ha ha 9.29% 1985.01, 9.07% 9.98% 6.96%
Tamil Nadu, 420700 Kerala, Kerala, ha, 20.63% Tamil Nadu, 766000 ha, 37.57% 6211.21M.nuts 5770.6M.nuts 28.37% 26.36%
Karnataka, 506800 Karnataka, ha, 24.85% 5892.51M.nuts 26.92%
Source: Advisor, Horticulture Division, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India. * 1563 nuts - 1 metric ton 4 COCONUT DEVELOPMENT BOARD
VISION
Integrated development of coconut cultivation and industry in the country so as to make the coconut economy sustainable and globally competitive.
5 5 COCONUT DEVELOPMENT BOARD
MISSION
To achieve targeted production and productivity in coconut with the help of various State Govts., Departments and other agencies by successful implementation of various projects on Integrated development of coconut gardens, Rejuvenation and Replantation, Technology Mission on Coconut, Export Promotion activities etc.
6 6 Coconut Development Board – Thrust Areas for Development
Enhancing the Productivity and income from unit area of Coconut holdings - Cluster approach Replanting & Rejuvenation of Coconut Gardens (Covering the entire state under the programme) Expansion of Area under Coconut for increasing production potential Production & Distribution of quality planting materials – emphasis on dwarf and hybrids Technology Mission on Coconut Processing for value addition Export Promotion Coconut producers societies/ federations / companies 7 Contd….7 Coconut Development Board – Thrust Areas for Development
Quality management & improvement programme
Popularizing GMP, ISO certification, branding, packaging and logo
Information and information Technology- publications, publicity, training and visits, EDP.
Marketing, Market Information system & Statistics
Welfare Schemes like Coconut palm Insurance Scheme & Kera Suraksha Insurance Scheme for Coconut Tree Climbers. 8 8 ProgrammesCDB Schemes
• Production and distribution of planting materials • Expansion of area under coconut • Integrated farming for productivity improvement • Technology demonstration and documentation • Technology Mission on Coconut • Market promotion and statistics • Information & information technology
9 Scheme wise Allocation-2013-14
Rs. In lakhs No Scheme Budget allocation I Replanting & Rejuvenation 3500 (P-R & R) 7500 (S-R &R) II (a) Integrated Farming 2360
(b) Information Technology 900
(c) Technology Mission 1000
(d) Expansion of Area under Coconut 400
(e) Coconut Palm Insurance 100 III (a) DSP Farms 300
Contd…… 10 Rs. In lakhs No Scheme Budget allocation
(b) Estt. of Regional Coconut Nursery 100
(c) Production & Distribution of Hybrids 40
(d) Aid to Private Nursery 30
(e) Technical Services 100 IV (a) Technology Demonstration 20
(b) Market Promotion & statistics 50
V Infrastructure & Administration 1700
TOTAL 18100
11 Production and Distribution of Planting Material
Objectives : • Large scale production of coconut seedlings to meet the demand of farmers
Components: • Establishment of DSP farms for coconut • Setting up of Coconut Nurseries attached to the DSP farms • Establishment of Regional Coconut nurseries • Aid to Registered/Private/approved coconut nurseries • Production & distribution of hybrids/ other local seedlings
12 Demonstration cum Seed Production (DSP) Farms
Mandya (Karnataka) -20 ha (1982)
Abhayapuri (Assam) - 40 ha(1987)
Madhepura (Bihar) - 40 ha (1987)
Kondagaon (Chattisgarh) - 40 h(1988)
Neriamangalam (Kerala) - 20 ha (1991)
Vegiwada (Andhra Pradesh) - 71.8 ha (1994)
Pitapally (Orissa) - 40 ha (1999)
Palghar (Maharashtra) - 40 ha (2013) 13 Establishment of Regional Coconut Nurseries & Production and Distribution of Hybrid Seedlings
Objectives : State Agriculture/ Horticulture Department for the production of seedlings with the infrastructure available with them. Extending 50 percent financial assistance by the Board to Implementing States: Hybrid nursery - Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Orissa Regional Nurseries - Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Orissa, Tripura, Nagaland, Arunachal pradesh.
14 Financial Assistance to Registered / Private/ Approved Coconut Nurseries
Objective : To promote coconut seed gardens/ nurseries for production of quality planting materials. a) Big units : 25% or Rs.6.00 lakhs in three instalments.
Eligibility : Minimum of 4 ha seed garden. b) Small units : 25% or Rs.2 lakhs in two instalments.
Eligibility : Minimum Production capacity of 6250 seedlings.
15 Expansion of Area under Coconut
Objective: : To provide incentive subsidy to small/ marginal farmers and thereby increase future production potential. New Planting subsidy : Rs.8000/- per ha. in two installments.
Eligibility Minimum : 0.10 ha or 10 seedlings. Maximum : 4 ha. Planting density : 150 – 175 / Ha.
16 Integrated Farming for Productivity Improvement - Coconut Clusters
Objective: To improve the production and productivity of coconut holdings through integrated farming systems, Coconut clusters are formed in 25-50 ha. Financial assistance: Rs. 35000/- per ha. In two years. Eligibility : Minimum 0.20 ha and max 1 ha.
17 Assistance to Organic Manure Units
Objective: To promote organic farming by providing financial assistance for production of organic manure (vermi compost/ coir pith compost)
Quantum of assistance : Rs. 20,000/- per unit. (size -15mx 1.5mx 0.75m)
Eligibility: Individuals/ Societies/ Voluntary organizations, etc.
18 Technology demonstration
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME • To focus attention on the huge potential for coconut convenience foods and range of product recipes. • To impart training skills, entrepreneurship development, leadership qualities and provide marketing tips. • To familiarize the participants about quality control operations & quality management systems being followed in food processing industries. • To gain an insight into various packaging systems for preservation of coconut convenience foods.
19 Training Programmes
PRODUCTS COVERED (4 DAYS) Coconut chips, Coconut cookies, Lemonade, Thiyal mix, Coconut milk toffee, Coconut candy, Coconut chocolate, Coconut pickle & Snowball tender coconut. Fees : Rs.450/- per participant
PRODUCT COVERED ( 1 DAY) Coconut chips, Coconut cookies, Coconut lemonade & Coconut candy. Fees: Rs.125/- per participant
PRODUCTS COVERED ( 2 DAYS) (Technology transfer cum training) Coconut Vinegar. Fees: Rs.1000/- per individual or unit (max. 3 nominees) 20 Surveys/ Studies
• Demand and supply analysis • Area and production forecast • Studies on coconut processing industries • Economic analysis • Minimum support price recommendations • Market analysis
21 Information and Information Technology
• Training programmes. • Generic promotion through mass media. • Production of publications. • Production of films. • Awards and contests. • Seminars and Exhibitions. • Information centre and electronic data processing
22 Replanting and Rejuvenation of Coconut Gardens
Objective
To enhance the production and productivity of coconut by the total removal of all disease advanced, unproductive, old and senile palms and the rejuvenation of the remaining palms in a Mission mode.
23 Replanting and Rejuvenation of Coconut Gardens – ComponentsComponents of ofthe the Programme Programme
• Cutting and removal of all old, senile, disease advanced and unproductive palms. • Replanting at 50% of the palm population removed • Rejuvenation of existing gardens through integrated management practices. • Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation, Training etc;
24 PILOT SCHEME FOR REPLANTING & REJUVENATION OF COCONUT GARDENS – (P- R & R)
• P (R & R) was sanctioned as a CSS for A & N Islands and 3 districts of Kerala at a cost of Rs 2275.64 cr and with a central subsidy of Rs 478.504 crores.
• The period of implementation was during 2009-10 to 2011-12 (12th FYP) .
• So far GOI has released Rs 147.80 crores and Board has utilized an amount of Rs 152.65 crores including the unutilized grand in aid of previous years
25 SCALED UP REPLANTING & REJUVENATION OF COCONUT GARDENS- (S-R&R)
• GOI has approved the extension of the pilot scheme to the remaining 11 districts of Kerala as S-R &R in 2013-14.
• Board has submitted a project proposal for extending the scheme with a total project cost of Rs 5908.58 crores at a central subsidy of Rs 1971.90 crores for implementation during the period 2013-14 to 2017- 18.
• The Board is implementing the programme through the farmer collectives registered with the Board .
• GOI sanctioned Rs 75.00 crores for 2013-14
26 Replanting and Rejuvenation of Coconut Gardens – Pattern of Assistance
• 50% of the cost of cutting and removal @ Rs.500 per palm. • 25% of the cost of rejuvenation @ Rs.15000 per ha over a period of 2 years. • 50% of the cost of replanting @ Rs.20 per seedling.
Under the Pilot project : 17.05 lakh disease advanced/senile/unproductive palms cut and removed 7.20 lakh seedlings replanted. 1.37 lakh hectares covered under rejuvenation.
27 New Initiatives – Focus Areas
• Cluster approach – Productivity improvement through farmers participation • Rejuvenation and Replanting in a phased manner – High investment, incentives. • Strengthening Farmer Producer Organizations • Creation of skilled labour bank – Friends of Coconut Tree • Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme
28 FarmerProducerOrganizations(FPO’s)in Coconut Sector
• Board has initiated the formation of Coconut Producer Societies (CPS) by associating 40-100 coconut growers in a contiguous area with a consolidated minimum of 4000-5000 palms
• Objective is socio economic upliftment of the farmers through productivity improvement, cost reduction, efficient collective marketing and processing and product diversification
• It is planned to form 5000 societies in a span of two years of which 3738 have already been registered with Board.
29 Status of Coconut Farmers Producer Organizations
Coconut Coconut Producers Producers Coconut CPS CPF Sl Societies Federation Producers States registered registered No (CPS) in s (CPF) in Companies with CDB with CDB formation formation registered process process
1 Kerala 4340 3214 190 157 11
2 Tamil Nadu 523 171 64 32
3 Karnataka 294 158 58 103 2
4 Andhra Pradesh 457 195 10 1 1
Total 5614 3738 322 293 14
30 CPS - the concept
A non subsidised knowledge based, farmer centred approach in organising farmers. Total inclusive growth of the farmers. Facilitation, handholding, nurturing empowering and finally leading to sustainability. Group Approach. Development of Infrastructure. Reduction of wastages. Disintermediation of the supply chain. Product diversification and value addition. Enhanced production, productivity. Market expansion 31 31 CPS – Federation – Producer Company
• Coconut Producer Society – (400 – 100 farmers) (4000 – 6000 yielding palms) • Federation - 15 – 25 CPSs (average 1 lakh palms) • Producer Company – Average 10 Fedns (10 lakhs palms)
32 32 FPOs Producer Company registered under section Integration 581 (b) of companies act of Indian company act 1951 Coconut Producers Company Ltd (10 lakh yielding palms) Coconut Producers Federation (1 lakh yielding palms) Coconut Coconut Producers Producers Society Society (5000 (5000 yielding yielding palms) palms) 33 Capital formation in Producer Company
Each farmer contributes one nut/palm/ harvest Capital contribution by one CPS with 5,000 palms is Rs.4 lakhs Capital in a federation of 20 CPS with 1,00,000 palms is Rs.80 lakhs Capital contribution to a Producer Company with 10 federations is Rs. 8 crore. Farmers equity : 50% State Govt. equity : 25% Central Govt. equity : 25% (anticipated)
34 Friends of Coconut Tree (FoCT)
• To develop a professional group of youth under the banner“FriendsofCoconut Tree”forharvestingand
plant protection operations 35 To make them self reliant and Generate instill To develop a appropriate confidence in professional technologies to undertaking the group of youth support responsibility under the banner sustainable growth of FOCT for of coconut sector harvesting and and generate plant protection employment operations in opportunities for the youth coconut FOCT objective
To impart training to a To tackle the group of unemployed problem of youth in developing unavailability of technical skills, coconut tree entrepreneurship climbers for capacity, leadership coconut farming qualities and and plant communication skills to protection activities address the needs of the coconut growers
36 Age group of 18-40 yrs Preferably 6 days underemplo residential yed healthy training individuals programme FOCT Selection Criteria Minimum Free of 30% of from any trainees to disability be women Minimum education up to 7th standard 37
38 CDB as Export Promotion Council
Coconut Development Board has been notified as Export Promotion Council on 1.4.2009 So far 1139 exporters of coconut and coconut products have registered with the Board. Extending all GOI benefits to exporters of coconut products. (VKGUY, FPS, DDB) Single Window facilitation
39 Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme
• To minimize farmers risk – Palm insured against pest and disease and natural calamities
State Sum Board’s Farmers Govt.’s Premium insured share share share per palm per (50%) (25%) (25%) palm Mature yielding Rs.7.00 Rs.3.50 Rs.3.50 Rs.14.00 Rs.1750 palms
40 Kera Suraksha Insurance Scheme for Coconut Tree Climbers
– To minimize risk of the climbers – To make available climbers for harvesting
Benefici Annual Board’s ary’s Kera Suraksha premium share of share of Sum insured Insurance per premium premium Scheme for Climber (75%) Coconut Tree (25%) Climbers Rs.149 Rs.112 Rs.37 Rs.1 lakh
41 Technology Mission On Coconut
The Govt. of India sanctioned the Central Sector Scheme “Technology Mission on Coconut” (TMOC) during the year 2001-02 (January 2002) Scheme implemented on a project mode. Issues addressed include product diversification and by product utilization and market promotion, productivity improvement through management of pest and diseases.
42 42 Mission Management of Insect Pest Structure & Diseases
Technical Support, Processing & Evaluation & TMOC product Emergent Diversification Requirement
Market Research & Market Promotion
43 100% of the project cost limited to Rs.75 lakhs for Govt. institutions having capacity
Pattern of assistance under Development & Demonstration of Technology
50% of the project cost limited to Rs.35 lakhs forNGO’s, Individual entrepreneurs and other research organizations 44 Back-ended credit capital subsidy Pattern of limited to 25% of the assistance cost not exceeding under Adoption Rs.50 lakhs for NGO’s,Individual of Technology entrepreneurs and other organizationsFPOs
45 100% of the cost limited to Rs.25 lakhs for Govt. agencies having capacity
Pattern of assistance under Market Research
50% of the project cost limited to Rs.12.50 lakhs forNGO’s, Individual and other research organizations 46 100% of the cost limited to Rs.25 lakhs for Govt. agencies and cooperative societies
Pattern of assistance under Market Promtion
50% of the project cost limited to Rs.10 lakhs forNGO’s,andPrivate Institutions
47 Pattern of Assistance Adopted in the 12th Plan Proposals
48 Cost Norms and Pattern of Assistance under CDB Programmes for 12th Plan Period S Cost Norms Pattern of assistance Item N Existing Revised Existing Revised A Normal Schemes Production & 1 Distribution of Quality Planting Material Demonstration cum i) seed production Farms 100% of the cost up 100% of the cost to 6th year of up to 6th year of completion of completion of planting and planting and Setting up of new DSP 100% of No a phasing out till 8th phasing out till 8th Farms cost change year. Thereafter year. Thereafter grant in aid will be grant in aid will be allowed only for allowed only for non-recurring exp . non-recurring exp . Maintenance of 7 old Grant in aid only for 100% of No b DSP farms with non-recurring -do- cost change Nurseries expenditure 49 Pattern of S Cost Norms Item assistance No Existing Revised Existing Revised A Normal Schemes Establishment of Rs 25/- per seedling. Rs 40/- per seedling 50% of No ii) Regional Coconut ( Subsidy of Rs12.50 (Subsidy of Rs 20.00 cost change Nurseries per seedling) per seedling) Distribution of Hybrids/dwarf Rs 25/- per seedling. Rs 60/- per seedling 25% of No iii) seedlings in (Subsidy of Rs 12.50 ( Subsidy of Rs cost change Govt/private per seedling) 30.00 per seedling) sector Rs 24.00 lakh per unit 25% of Establishment of of 4 ha ( Subsidy of Rs cost for a No iv) Nucleus Coconut No change 1.50 lakh per ha/ Rs 6.00 maximum change Seed Garden lakh for 4 ha) of 4 ha. Rs2.00 lakh for unit of 0.10 ha & Rs 8.00 lakh Establishment of for unit of 0.4 ha. 25% of v) small coconut (Subsidy of Rs 0.50 No change the cost nursery lakh for a unit of 0.10 ha/ Rs 2.00 lakh/unit of 0.4 ha) 50 S Cost Norms Pattern of assistance Item No Existing Revised Existing Revised A Normal Schemes Expansion of Area 2 under Coconut 25 % of cost Rs 32,000/ ha Rs 60,000 per 50 % of cost of of inputs in i) Normal area (Subsidy of ha (subsidy of inputs in two two equal Rs.8000/ha.) Rs 30,000/- ha) equal installments installments 75% of cost of Rs.60,000 per inputs in two Hilly and ii) -do- ha (Subsidy of -do- equal installments Scheduled areas Rs 45,000/- ha) / As per NHM norms Integrated farming 3 for productivity Improvement Laying out of 100% of cost i) demonstration Rs.35,000/ha No change on cluster No change plots basis. Rs.40,000/unit Rs.60,000/unit Organic Manure 50 % of the ii) (Subsidy of (Subsidy of Units cost Rs.20,000 /unit) Rs.30,000/unit) 51 S Cost Norms Pattern of assistance Item No Existing Revised Existing Revised
A Ongoing Schemes
Technology 4 Demonstration / Quality Project based 100% of cost No change Testing Lab
Marketing, Market Intelligence Services, 5 Project based 100% of cost No change Statistics and Strengthening of EPC
Information and 6 Need basis 100% of cost No change Information Technology
Technical Service & 7 Need basis 100% of cost No change Project Management
52 S Cost Norms Pattern of assistance Item No Existing Revised Existing Revised B Technology Mission on Coconut
Development and adoption of technologies for management of I insect pests and disease affected gardens
a) Rs. 50.00 lakhs for ICAR (CPCRI)/ a)100% of a)100% of State Agricultural Universities/ State the cost the cost of Development of Deptt. of Horticulture/ Agriculture/and No a) of project project technologies cooperative sector change b)Rs.25lakhsforNGO’sandother b)50% of b)50% of organizations the cost the cost
a) Rs.25 lakh projects to ICAR (CPCRI)/ State Agricultural Universities/ State a)100% of a)100% of Deptt. of Horticulture/ Agriculture/other the cost the cost of Demonstration related public sector units/ Registered No b) of project project of technologies cooperative societies change b) Limited to Rs 10.00 lakh for b)50% of b)50% of individuals/groupoffarmers/NGO’s, the cost the cost private companies
a) 25% of the cost of technology Adoption of adoption No 25% of No change iii) change technologies b) 25% of the cost in case of group of the cost farmers/NGO’s/otherorganizations 53 S Cost Norms Pattern of assistance Item No Existing Revised Existing Revised
B Technology Mission on Coconut Development and adoption of technologies II for processing and product diversification a) Rs.75 lakhs for all the a) 100% of Govt. institutions and Develop- a) 100% of the the project cooperative societies. ment of No project cost cost i) b)Rs.35lakhsforNGO’s, technolo- change b)50% of the b) 75% of the Individual entrepreneurs gies. project cost project and other research cost organizations a)100% of the cost to all the Govt. a) 100% of the cost to all the institutions and Acquisition, Govt. institutions and cooperative training, cooperative societies societies demon- No ii) b) 50% of the cost for the b) 50% of the cost No change stration of change NGO’s,Individual fortheNGO’s, technolo- entrepreneurs and other Individual gies organizations entrepreneurs and other organizations 54 S Cost Norms Pattern of assistance Item No Existing Revised Existing Revised B Technology Mission on Coconut Development and adoption of technologies for II processing and product diversification a) Back-ended credit capital subsidy a) Rs.50 lakhs for limited to 25% of NGO’s,Individual the cost entrepreneurs and a) Rs.50 a) Back- b) For pattern of other organizations lakhs for ended assistance for b) For pattern of NGO’s, credit SC/ST women assistance for SC/ST Individual capital 33.3% of the women 33.3% of the Adoption of entrepreneur subsidy project cost iii) project cost technologies s and limited c) In case of high c) In case of high value other to 25% value agriculture in agriculture in the organization of the the Union Union Territories of s cost Territories of Andaman and Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Nicobar Islands Lakshadweep 50% and Lakshadweep of the project cost 50% of the project cost
55 S Cost Norms Pattern of assistance Item No Existing Revised Existing Revised B Technology Mission on Coconut III Market research and promotion a) Rs.25 lakhs for Govt. a) 100% agencies and of the Market cooperative societies cost of No i) No change research b) Rs.12.50 lakhs for project change Individuals,NGO’sand b) 50% of other organizations the cost a) Rs.50 lakhs for Govt. a)100% of a) 100% of a) Rs.25 lakhs for Govt. agencies and cooperative the cost the cost agencies and societies of of project Market cooperative societies ii) b) Rs 6.00 lakhs to project b) 50% of Promotion b) Rs.10 lakhs for federationsofCPS(FPO’s). b) 50% of the cost NGO’sandprivate c)Rs.15lakhsforNGO’s the cost c) 50% of institutes and private institutes the cost Technical support external As per No IV evaluation Need basis Need basis TMoC change and norms emergent requirement 56 S Cost Norms Pattern of assistance Item No Existing Revised Existing Revised
Rs.9.00 per palm Rs.4.69 per palm 75% of cost of for trees in age for trees in age premium of group 4-5 years group 4-5 years which 50% of Coconut Palm and Rs.14.00 per and Rs.6.35/ palm insurance No 8 Insurance palm in the age in the age group of premium by change Scheme group of 16-60 16-60 years, CDB and 25% years, including including service by State service tax @ tax @ 10.30%. Government 10.30%.
Kera Suraksha 75% of cost of No 9 Insurance Project based Project based premium change Scheme
Establishment of in-house 100% of 10 Research New activity Project based cost, to Development CDB Centre
57 S Cost Norms Pattern of assistance Item No Existing Revised Existing Revised Replanting & C Rejuvenation of Coconut Gardens @ Rs.500/per @ Rs.1000/ palm for first 20 palm palms and @ limited to Rs 26,000/- ha Rs 64,000/- ha Cutting & Removal Rs.250/- per palm 32 i) (Subsidy of (subsidy of of palms limited to 12 palms/ha Rs.13,000/ha) Rs.32,000/ha) palms. (roughly (50% of the 50% of the cost of cost of cutting) cutting) Rs.40/- per Rs.80/-per seedling seedling Assistance for ii) (Subsidy of (Subsidy of 50%of cost No change replanting Rs20/- per Rs40/- per seedling ) seedling) Rejuvenation of existing coconut Rs 60,000/- per Rs.70,000/ha 25% of cost in gardens through iii) ha (Subsidy of (Subsidy of two equal No change integrated Rs.15,000/ ha) Rs.17,500 / ha) installments management practices 58 For further details Chairman, Coconut Development Board (Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India) www.coconutboard.gov.in Email: [email protected]
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