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Govt. of Kerala schemes for Coir industry
 
Kerala Govt Subsidy/Grant  Schemes for coir sector recommended by the Coir Commission  
S No Name of the Scheme Details of the scheme Amount allowed Beneficiary
1. Mktg,Publicity,Propoganda For  attending trade fairs/ exhibitions, set up showrooms for  develop coir products markets Grant up to Rs. 1 lakh for setting show rooms in places approved by  Director of Coir Development . 1.5. crores Fomil, Coirfed, KSCC, eligible reimburse @ 50% of the cost. Coop societies are also eligible for this scheme.
2 Grant  to enable Kerala Coir Workers Welfare Fund Board to implement various welfare schemes Granting pension – 10.5 cr Other Grants etc  2 cr Old age home 0.5 cr   13 crores Coir workers- appx 45000
3. Coir Geo-textiles Development Programme implementing pilot projects, inclusion of Geotextiles as a standard engineering material, strengthening of R&D and marketing efforts with product specified MDA packages   25 lakhs Coirfed, K S C C, FOMIL, ACCDS, NCRMI, PWD, Irrigation, KSEB and other Government Institutions
4. Regulated Mechanization of Coir Industry Provide assistance @ 50% subsidy to the, who modernize their factory for acquiring high productivity semi automatic looms. procuring computer with software for computer aided designs. Special investment subsidy from this provision to mechanized defibering mills established by entrepreneurs @ 50% of the fixed capital investment, subject to maximum Rs. 10.00 lakh. 10 crores Co-op  societies, individuals and PSU
5. Training and Managmt Improvement Provide training in the latest development/ research and development innovations in the Coir Sector. including purchase of essential computers and other equipments, conducting EDPs for starting and sustain ventures 75 lakhs staff  of Coir Development Department, Coirfed, Kerala Coir W W FB and PSUs
6. Infrastructure Development for Co-operatives Provide financial support for developing infrastructure facilities for attracting coir industries in co-operatives. Co-operatives/P S U having land are eligible Also can utilize for  purpose of common facility service centres . 2.50 crores 100 Co-operatives/ 2 P S U s and defunct  ICDP units
7. Production and Marketing Incentive (PMI) financial assistance to promote production and marketing of  coir products, rubberized coir, Geotextiles 2 crores Primary   co-op Societies, Mats and Mattings Societies, PSU s
8. Establishment of Defibering Mills Establish  Defibering Mills and produce coir fibre in the State revive/renovate the existing Defibering Mills, incentives/subsidies for husk collection scheme 10 crores 6-husk collection, 3-estblsht of 25 D F Mills . 1-renvatn existing 30 D F mills workers' co-op /Kudumbasree units
9. Revitalization of Coir Co-operative Societies Revitalization  of Coir Co-operatives by providing fixed capital and working capital assistance, settling pension/gratuity/share/thrift clear the liabilities and to improve its health 7.09 crores Running/defunct/closed but revivable coop Societies, Mats & Mattings Societies and SS Producers Co-operatives, DF Mill Co-operative Societies
10. Price Fluctuation Fund stabilize the price of coir fibre, yarn and coir products Aimed strengthen Coirfed,KSCC capable to produce the products giving price at par with the production cost and compensate  the loss, sustained while selling at market prices. 10 crores Co-op societies.SS producers and apex organization
11. Kerala Coir marketing Consortium/ Marketing Company Establish Kerala Coir Marketing Consortium. by utilizing the investments of all stake holders including PSUs/Coirfed/Co-operatives in coir sector/small scale producers/private entrepreneurs etc 2 crores Coir sector
12. Market Development Assistance for sale of Coir Products At 10% of annual turnover (an average of three years). Utilized  to promote sales of coir and coir products,, identify new markets hire marketing professionals 6 crores 3 - State 3 - Central Result oriented. 40 Co-operative CM & MC Societies and other institutions like Coirfed and 2 PSUs
13. Margin Money Loan to Entrepreneurs Providing margin money loan up to 50%, so as to avail margin for financial assistance from banks/financial institutions, for establishing new industrial units or expansion/ diversification of existing industrial units. Also  for meeting the Margin Money Loan requirement of cluster consortia in coir sector 10 lakhs limited to 2.50 lakh per unit Small Scale producers
14. Government share participation for Coir Co-operatives Strengthen  the share capital base of the Co-operatives in the Coir Sector   50.lakh   25 societies
15. Cluster development programme State share of . 2crores provided for meeting all types of cluster development projects approved by the Government of India.- for SFRUTI and IIUS 2crores Coir sector
16. Employee Welfare Scheme (New Scheme) measures for improving the conditions of employees, working in the co-operative societies of Coir sector 50 lakhs Coir Workers