India, Sept. 14 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
What begins as coconut husk is becoming a source of enterprise and livelihood across India's coconut-growing regions. Coir, a natural, durable and eco-friendly fibre, has been part of India's rural economy for generations. Today, entrepreneurs are increasingly converting it into value-added products ranging from mats and ropes to handicrafts, bio-fertilisers and innovative packaging solutions. Behind this transformation are thousands of rural entrepreneurs and artisans who are turning a traditional activity into modern livelihoods. With support from the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), particularly through the Coir Board and the Prime Minister's Employmen...