Finally, after realizing the possibilities of Neera (Sweet Toddy), Kerala Government plans to start Neera production across the state.After the discussion with Toddy tappers association, Excise minister K Babu announced that Government will start production of Neera keeping the interest of Toddy tappers safe.This decision was very much important as there was a steady decline in Toddy business across Kerala and the coconut farmers were so disappointed because of the low revenue they are getting from their land.
First phase consists of around 1500 Coconut trees in each district .These 1500 trees will be considered as a Unit.There will be two units in districts like Kollam,Pathanamthitta, Thiruvananthapuram as the Toddy business is less profitable there.Federations and companies affiliated to Coconut Board will have the permission to extract Neera.
The pilot phase will start with the help of Kerala Agricultural University,we developed technologies for extracting Neera. The technology ensures that Neera will remain as Zero Alcoholic Drink after the processing and packing.For allowing commercial production of Neera,Government needs to change some definitions in Abkari Act.
As per the study conducted by Kerala Agricultural university,The production of Neera will bring a prosperous future for Coconut farmers.Other states like Karnataka and Goa already started the production of Neera. So we should be able to start Neera production at full strength before the catch the market.
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