- OBJECTIVE
- The scheme aims to impart training in processing of coir and enable and create value addition to potential workers such as coir artisans and potential entrepreneurs through training centres setup by the Coir Board
- The scheme aims to enable and create self-employment opportunities to rural women artisans in regions involved in the processing of coconut husk
- KEY BENEFITS
- The scheme would provide training to supervisors, instructors, artisans in the Coir Industry
- Further, under the scheme, EDPs, Workshops, Seminars would be organised for the development of Coir Industry
- Conducting Exposure tours to the rural artisans for familiarizing with the newly incorporated technologies in the coir sector.
- SCHEME APPLICABLE FOR
- The Scheme is applicable for all existing and aspiring entrepreneurs
- DETAILED INFORMATION
- The scheme enables any individual to avail the technologies available with Coir Board by paying only a nominal fee and further provides for training, incubation, handholding support, assistance for setting-up new units and support from R & D Institutes of the Board
HOW TO APPLY
Applications can be made online. The officer-in-charge of the Regional Extension Centre will handle the selection of trainees for training programmes conducted at the Regional Extension Centres. Trade Associations, Unit Owners, NGOs, Co-operatives and Industries Department will sponsor such candidates and recommend them for training