Coir Kerala 2015, the fifth edition of the world's biggest annual trade event on coir and natural fibres will begin in Alappuzha on February 1. Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy will inaugurate the event at the EMS stadium.
The 5-day event brings together scientists, researchers and policy-makers to discuss strategies and new projects to create jobs, improve the conditions of workers, increase productivity and earnings across the industry.
"This time we expect more than Rs 200 crore worth of orders through the buyer-seller meet," said Adoor Prakash, minister for coir. As many as 170 foreign buyers and 300 domestic buyers are expected to take part.
Coir Kerala 2015 will also see the introduction of modern coir products and machinery designed by the National Coir Research and Management Institute (NCRMI) to improve productivity in the sector.
In 2013-14, coir exports were worth around Rs. 1,476 crore, up from Rs 1,116 crore in 2012-13 and Rs 1052 crore in 2011-12. Kerala is looking to increase the export of coir products to Rs 2,500 crore by 2016-17, minister said.
The 5-day event brings together scientists, researchers and policy-makers to discuss strategies and new projects to create jobs, improve the conditions of workers, increase productivity and earnings across the industry.
"This time we expect more than Rs 200 crore worth of orders through the buyer-seller meet," said Adoor Prakash, minister for coir. As many as 170 foreign buyers and 300 domestic buyers are expected to take part.
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In the event with a representation from 53 countries. The exclusive business exhibition for delegates will have an international pavilion with around 100 stalls and a national pavilion with 150 stalls. There will also be a general exhibition featuring 275 exhibitors of which 50 are from outside the state.
Coir Kerala 2015 will also see the introduction of modern coir products and machinery designed by the National Coir Research and Management Institute (NCRMI) to improve productivity in the sector.
In 2013-14, coir exports were worth around Rs. 1,476 crore, up from Rs 1,116 crore in 2012-13 and Rs 1052 crore in 2011-12. Kerala is looking to increase the export of coir products to Rs 2,500 crore by 2016-17, minister said.