COIR BOARD
The Coir Industry Act 1953 established the Coir Board, a statutory organization under the Government of India, to foster and grow the coir (coconut fiber) sector in India. Operating under the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, it has its headquarters in Kochi and Alappuzha. The board aims to support the coir industry, an agro-based rural sector that employs over 700,000 people, most of whom are from economically disadvantaged social groups and rural areas. The coir industry is promoted, researched, educated, and trained in. In every region of India where there is a sizable industry presence, The Coir Board maintains regional offices. The objective is to foster the expansion and advancement of the coir sector by offering assistance to coir producers as a means of subsistence. The board has actively participated in and is in favor of the International Year of Natural Fibers. The Coir Board is in charge of 48 facilities spread across India that are dedicated to promoting the export of coir and coir products. In 2018–19, this export-oriented sector brought in over Rs. 2192 crores in foreign cash for the nation. The Coir Board of India is currently chaired by Shri Sudhir Garg.
The development of the coir (coconut fiber) sector in India is greatly aided by the Coir Board. The following are some of the Coir Board's primary responsibilities and tasks in advancing the coir sector:
Taking action to promote the industry's expansion and sustainability is part of this.
Export Promotion
The Coir Board works hard to promote coir and coir-derived goods for export. By attempting to increase the coir industry's export potential, it helps the nation's foreign exchange revenues.Research, Education, and Training: The board's duties include advancing coir industry research, education, and training. This comprises programs to raise the caliber of coir goods, optimize manufacturing techniques, and train industry participants.
Support for Employment in Rural Areas
The coir sector contributes significantly to employment, especially in rural areas. As a method of generating income for a large number of people, particularly those from economically disadvantaged segments of society, one of the Coir Board's responsibilities is to assist the sector.
Cooperative Organization
The board also strives to support cooperative associations amongst husk, coir fiber, coir yarn, and coir product manufacturers.In conclusion, the Coir Board's responsibilities cover a broad spectrum of initiatives designed to advance, strengthen, and assist India's coir sector. These initiatives include export promotion, research, training, and education, as well as the development of job possibilities in rural regions.
Process involved in registration
Manufacturer/Exporter Registration: The Coir Board may require you to register as a manufacturer/exporter if you are engaged in the production or export of coir and coir-derived products.
Registration for Merchant Exporters: You can register as a merchant exporter if you are a merchant exporter who deals with coir and coir goods.
Dealer Registration: It may be necessary for dealers who deal in coir and coir products to register with the Coir Board.
Form of Application: The Coir Board's regional offices or their official website have the appropriate registration application.
Submission of Document: Enter all relevant information in the application form. Include any other documentation that the Coir Board specifies, together with any identification or address verification and business details.
Paying the Fee: Acquire the required registration cost. Depending on what kind of registration you need, there can be different fees.
Sending in an application: Fill out the application and send it in to the Coir Board office or the assigned regional office with the required paperwork and payments.
