(a) whether there is any proposal to start any Large-scale Industry based on Coconut Fibre in Pollachi in view of the fact that there are many small coconut fibre industries;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the time by which it is likely to be done; and;
(c) if not, the reasons therefore?
THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES AND AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES (SMT. VASUNDHARA RAJE)
(a): No, Sir.
(b): Does not arise.
(c): The Coir Board does not set up its own industrial units. However, it extends financial assistance to entrepreneurs for establishing Coir industrial units.