As per the new announcement of Kerala government, Government is planning to start commercial production of Neera,a non alcoholic drink extracted from coconut tree.Based on the study conducted by Kerala Agricultural University and Coconut Development Board,this could trigger a boom in Coconut farming sector.The Neera production will generate more income opportunities for farmers and will contribute more employment also.
As per the Economic study conducted among farmers of Kerala,Coconut farmers are able to generate an income of 300 to 500 per tree per year.If they start to produce Neera,they can generate 4000 to 6000 per year per tree.So production of Neera can contribute a huge positive Impact on Coconut farming sector in Kerala.This could raise Kerala GDP around 20% more which will help whole Kerala economy.
The other benefit of the decision is the Employment generation.Now in Kerala,there are around 30000 toddy tappers working. Neera production will ensure them their Job security and also generate more employment opportunities. During the commercial production,10 companies are starting to operate at district level which will have 100 federations and 3000 cooperative societies under them.This will generate huge employment opportunities in Village areas.
So the overall benefits would be huge and these economic boom will contribute Kerala society highly as majority of farmers in Kerala depends on Coconut Trees.So lets see how Neera will benefit Coconut farmers in coming months.
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