TANCOIR

Why TANCOIR ?

The need for a business assistance organisation for Coir sector

Coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) is often referred to as "Kalpavriksha", the tree that fulfills all wishes. This is because every part of the coconut tree has a use for humans, and it is considered as one of the most versatile trees in the world. Coconut trees, abundant in the state, provide a renewable source of raw material, while the natural biodegradability of coir products minimizes their environmental impact. This ethos resonates strongly with consumers seeking ethical and responsible alternatives. Tamil Nadu is one of the leading coir producing state with 4618 MSMEs and providing employment to more than 1.5 lakh of rural people belonging to economically weaker sections of the Society. Impressively, the industry's workforce predominantly comprises women, who contribute a remarkable 80% to its operational force. The coir sector assumes a pivotal role in the state's economic landscape, becoming an integral cog in its development.

However, the Coir industry in Tamil Nadu faces a panorama of challenges. These include an insufficiency of credit support, formidable competition from synthetic and alternative fibers, suboptimal domestic utilization, the imperative for refined quality control practices to meet global benchmarks, an absence of established manufacturing protocols for coir products, the necessity for bolstered infrastructure and marketing backing, enhanced pollution control technology, and a scarcity of innovation and technological infusion. Recognizing the urgency of nurturing the coir industrial sector, the government has embraced the cause with commitment, aiming to underpin its expansion and evolution. To materialize its latent potential and cultivate an encouraging environment, the emergence of a decicated business assistance organisation was a paramount imperative.