India's Coir Sector Drives Sustainable Growth, Entrepreneurship, and Livelihoods Through Global Export Dominance
Distilled Policy Brief
- India is the world's largest producer and exporter of coir and coir products, accounting for nearly two-thirds of global production with an industry turnover of about 16,000 crore rupees.
- In FY 2025-26, coir and coir product exports reached 6,614.40 crore rupees, representing a 305.70 percent increase compared to FY 2014-15.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
India produces nearly two-thirds of global coir output. The Coir Development Scheme (CDS) is a central sector scheme implemented by the Ministry of MSME to promote the coir industry.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Analyze how traditional industries like the coir sector drive rural industrialization, women empowerment, and export-led growth in alignment with Viksit Bharat 2047.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the coir (n नारियल फाइबर) sector in India, consider the following statements: 1. India is the world's largest producer and exporter of coir and coir products, accounting for nearly two-thirds of global production. 2. The 'Coir Vikas Yojana (CVY)' is a central sector scheme implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to promote the sustainable development of the coir industry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct based on the provided text. India is indeed the world's largest producer and exporter of coir and coir products, contributing about two-thirds of global production. Furthermore, the Coir Vikas Yojana (CVY) is a central sector scheme run by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) to support coir artisans and promote sustainable growth in the sector.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.