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Budget 2025-26: MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND FARMERS WELFARE; DEMAND NO. 1; Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare…
27. Coconut Development Board:..Coconut Development Board (CDB) is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India for the integrated development of coconut cultivation and industry in the country with focus on productivity increase and product diversification.
Coconut Development Board (CDB)
Scheme Overview:
Statutory body under MoA&FW focused on:
• Productivity enhancement (Target: 15,000 nuts/ha)
• Value addition (300+ products)
• Export promotion (₹5,000 crore target)
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Part 1: Key Focus Areas (2025-26)
Parameter Detail
Priority States Kerala, TN, AP, Karnataka
Budget Allocation ₹350 crore (estimated)
Key Schemes
✓ Technology Mission on Coconut (50% subsidy for startups)
✓ Neera Promotion Program
✓ Coir Industry Modernization
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Part 2: Startup Opportunities
1. AI-Driven Precision Farming
• IoT-based irrigation + drone maturity analysis
• CDB Support: Free testing at model farms
2. High-Value Product Development
• Coconut sugar, activated carbon, vegan leather
• CDB Buyback: Guaranteed offtake for 2 years
3. Waste-to-Wealth Solutions
• Coir pith biofertilizers
• Shell-based 3D printing filaments
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Part 3: Founder's Action Plan
Phase 1: Pilot
• Register on CDB Startup Portal
• Access 5,000-farmer database
Phase 2: Commercialization
• Avail 50% prototype subsidy
• Use "Coconut Mark" certification
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Part 4: Financials
Opportunity Investment CDB Support
VCO Unit ₹35L ₹17.5L grant
Coir Tech ₹50L 75% R&D cover
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