Kochi: To explore the possibility of getting technical expertise on coconut and value additions, a high level delegation from Mozambique visited Coir Board and Coconut Development Board offices here.
The delegation headed by Mr José Condugua António Pacheco, Minister of Agriculture, Republic of Mozambique, discussed various matters connected with the development of coir industry, coconut cultivation and the processing sector.
A presentation depicting various facets of the coir Industry was made before the delegation by Mr M. Kumaraswamy Pillai, director (marketing), Coir Board. The Board chairman, Prof G. Balachandran, explained the activities undertaken by the Board for the development of coir industry in the country.
The Chairman also agreed to extend all support to Mozambique government for the development of coir industry in that country with the approval of the Centre under bilateral agreement.
The delegation was impressed on the way of coir industry in India producing wide range of products out of coir and the presentation highlighted the tremendous potential for setting up of coir based industry in places where coconut husk are available.
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