Three books to create awareness on the potential of coconut production and export would be released on the occasion of World Coconut Day on September 2. The books are
Nalikerathinte Nattil (In the Land of Coconut),
Cracking Coconut and
In a Nutshell.
Addressing journalists in Delhi on Tuesday, the Minister said the board had decided to register exporters of all coconut products. So far, 255 exporters from various sectors had registered with the board and obtained registration and membership certificates. Those who have registered are from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat, Goa, Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal and the North-East.
‘‘As a result of these efforts, India could earn a foreign exchange of Rs.442 crore in 2009-10 from export of coconut products, recording an annual growth of 34 per cent. Taking into account the current trend, the board has set a target of Rs.600 crore for the current year,'' he said.
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