(a) whether there is an acute shortage of copra in the country during the last one
year;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps being taken/proposed to be taken by the Government to protect the
interests of copra farmers throughout the country?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FOOD
PROCESSING INDUSTRIES (DR. CHARAN DAS MAHANT)
(a): No, Madam.
(b): Does not arise.
(c) Government of India has taken up following measures to protect the interest of
the copra farmers:-
I. announcing Minimum Support Price (MSP) for milling and edible grade ball
copra as well as dehusked mature coconut annually.
II. extended financial assistance to encourage processing of quality copra @ 25
percent of total cost of dryers.
III. formation of Coconut Producers Societies to promote the procurement and
production of copra is under process.