AreaIndia

Commodity GroupOilseeds, oils and meals

CommodityCoconut

Date01/07/2013

Policy CategoryProduction

Policy InstrumentSector development assistance

DescriptionAgreed to extend support for replanting and rejuvenation of coconut palm to entire country.

NotesINDIA – coconut sector support - Replanting programme: Reportedly, the federal government agreed to assist the Coconut Development Board in extending its scheme for replanting and rejuvenation of coconut palm from Kerala to the entire country. Intended to raise productivity and farm incomes, the project supports the introduction of disease-resistant, high-yielding varieties while encouraging the involvement of producer associations.