8. Whether existing infrastructural facilities (viz. building, soak pits
etc.) are to be improved. If so, furnish details and cost thereof.
9. Whether additional infrastructural facilities are proposed to be
provided (viz. extension of building, well, pumpset etc.) If so, furnish
details and cost Thereof
10. Source of additional funding
Bank Own Other source
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Land
Own Lease Extent
11. Source of power supply
Electricity Board Generator
12. a) No. of persons employed
b) Whether any child labour is resorted to
Yes No
13. Whether any assistance availed for this unit from any banks / other
financial institutions, if so attach details
Yes No
14. Details of Bank account
a) Bank Name & Branch:-
b) Account no. :-
(Copy of the Bank Pass Book to be enclosed)
Name & Signature of the applicant
Place Date
Note: Machinery, workshed etc. to be put up should be as per the standards
prescribed by the Coir Board.
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F.No. 5(1)/2014-Coir
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR
„DOMESTIC MARKET PROMOTION SCHEME?
Background
Coir Industry, originated in the erstwhile Travancore state of pre
independent India one and a half centuries ago, was considered to be an
export oriented industry. The Industry, in its initial stages, was developed
and nurtured in an organized manner by the Europeans.
The Coir industry over the years, especially due to the developmental
initiatives of the Central Government from the 7th plan period onwards, has
proliferated to other parts of the country. As of now there are 14 states /
Union Territories in the country engaged in coir production activities. There
is tremendous untapped potential for extension of the coir industry
throughout the coconut producing regions and for enhanced utilization of
raw material. The industry has very good prospects for employment /
enterprises creation in the rural India which can contribute to the income
generation of the economically weaker sections especially the women
workforce.
Development of a strong and stable domestic market for coir and coir
goods would certainly go a long way towards increased returns to the
manufactures, employment / entrepreneurship development, increased
raw material utilization etc. A strong Domestic market would also help to
tide over any possible adversities in the export market due to competitions,
economic slowdowns, trade / tariff barriers etc.
Even though the coir industry has proliferated to different parts of the
country it remains as a highly unorganized and scattered sector. The
industry continues to be one with low production and low technology in
many parts. The manufactures predominantly being house hold/tiny and
small scale units, cannot afford to take up publicity and propaganda to
capture the market and to establish regular marketing channels. The Coir
Board, as the national agency for the development of coir industry has to
take the lead In this regard with necessary support and promotional
measures. In addition to providing supporting measures in the marketing
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of products necessary steps for the creation of awareness of the product,
technology, prospects, employment opportunities through appropriate
publicity and propaganda efforts too are required. These efforts assumes
greater importance for the achievement of the overall objectives envisaged
during the 12th five year plan like enhanced raw material utilization, value
addition of raw material, employment creation, increased GDP on coir etc.
In pursuance of Section 10(1) of Coir Industry Act 1953, Coir Board has
been taking various measures for popularizing coir and coir products and
expanding the domestic market. Establishment and maintenance of
Showroom and Sales depots, participation in fairs / exhibitions organized by
other agencies and organizing exclusive fairs for Coir and coir goods within
the country, providing Market Development Assistance to State supported
organizations for enlarging marketing network, organizing generic publicity
through press, television, website and radio and erection of hoardings, fixing
of quality standards, inspection and a certification of quality of coir goods
are some of the measures taken by Coir Board towards achieving the
objective.
The scheme will have to following three components.
1. MRKET DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE
OBJECTIVES
The Market Development Assistance Scheme has been introduced
by the Coir Board w.e.f. 2000-2001 in lieu of the Rebate Scheme that was in
operation in the Coir Sector till 1999-2000. The MDA is linked with the sales
performance of the concerned beneficiary organization and aims at providing
incentives for better performance.
The Objectives are:
i) To promote the sale of coir and coir products manufactured
by the Co-operatives and Public Sector Enterprises
committed to payment of minimum wages and other
obligatory benefits to the coir workers and thereby
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encouraging sustained production and better employment
opportunities.
ii) To provide financial support on a continuing basis round the
year to the Co-operatives and Public Sector Enterprises who
undertake market development programme in coir.
2. QUANTUM OF ASSISTANCE
The Scheme proposes to provide financial assistance to the Apex
Co-operative Societies, Central Co-op. Societies, Primary Co-operative
Societies, Public Sector Enterprises in the coir industry and the
Showroom and Sales Depots / Hindustan Coir of the Coir Board. The
MDA is granted at the rate of 10% of their average annual sales turnover
of coir products including coir fibre, coir pith, coir pith block, coir pith
products, coir pith organic manure, coir yarn, mats, mattings, rubberized
coir goods, coir geotextiel, garden articles, coir Bags, coir umbrella, coir
chapel, coir ornaments, coir handicrafts, coir wood and other innovative
products during the preceding three financial years. This Assistance will
be shared on 1:1 basis between the Central Government and the
concerned State/Union Territory Government. The disbursement of
Central share of MDA will be subject to the budgetary outlay available
with the Coir Board under the relevant schemes.
3. UTILISATION OF THE ASSISTANCE
The assistance provided under the Scheme must essentially be
utilized for the following purposes:
i) Publicity
ii) Opening of New Showroom/Sales Outlet
iii) Renovation of existing Sales Outlets
iv) Market study
v) Setting up of Market Intelligence net work/ up-gradation of
design facilities like installation of Computer, Aided Design
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Centre, engagement of qualified designers, introduction of
e-commerce facilities, computerization of Showrooms etc.
vi) Godown
vii) Innovative Marketing Strategies including payment of
discounts.
4. SUBMISSION OF CLAIMS AND PROCEDURE FOR DISBURSEMENT
OF CLAIMS
i) The State/UT Government shall communicate in advance
their willingness to participate in the MDA Scheme subject
to the conditions stipulated under the Guidelines.
ii) The State/UT Government may issue specific orders in this
regard and provide adequate budgetary provisions.
iii) The Central Share of 50% of the Market Development
Assistance will be disbursed by the Coir Board in lumpsum
to the State/ UT Governments subject to availability of
necessary funds in the Annual Plan budget of the Coir
Board. It shall be the responsibility of the State/UT
Governments to disburse the assistance to the concerned
beneficiary organizations.
iv) In the case of claims from the Apex Societies, Central
Societies, State owned Agencies and Corporations, the
claims will be settled on the basis of the audited accounts of
the preceding three years. The beneficiary organization shall
submit their claims to the concerned State/UT Government
who in turn will submit the claim in the prescribed proforma
(Annexure A) along with the supporting documents
mentioned therein to the Coir Board. The claims should be
accompanied by the documentary proof of matching share
released by the State/UT Government, and Utilization
Certificate.
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v) While preferring the claims through the concerned State/UT
Government, the beneficiary organizations shall submit a
utilization certificate to the effect that the assistance
received under the scheme during the preceding year was
utilized exclusively for the approved purposes as stipulated
under para-3 above. This utilization certificate should be
countersigned by the State/UT Government authority
designated for the purpose.
vi) In the case of Primary Coir Societies the assistance claimed
by the individual Co-operative Society shall be submitted to
the State/UT Government who in turn shall submit a
consolidated claim in the prescribed proforma (Annexure B)
with the recommendation on behalf of all eligible Primary
Societies through the designated competent authority.
vii) The sale of Coir fibre and coir yarn made by the Primary
Society to the Apex/Central Society or in the open market
will be eligible for MDA. However, the Apex / Central Society
would not be eligible for MDA on the sale of coir fibre or coir
yarn purchased from the Primary Societies as they claimed
MDA.
viii) The beneficiary Primary Society shall submit a Utilization
Certificate to the State/UT Government to the effect that the
assistance granted during the preceding year was utilized
exclusively for the purposes prescribed under para 3 above.
The State/UT Government shall accordingly submit a
consolidated utilization certificate on behalf of all the
Primary Societies through the competent authority
designated for the purpose.
ix) The concerned State/UT Government may evolve suitable
mechanism to collect the claims periodically from the
Societies for being consolidated into half yearly/ annual
basis so as to prefer the statement of MDA claims in time.
x) Notwithstanding anything contained herein above, the
disbursement of central share of the MDA would be subject
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to availability of funds in the annual allocation for the
purpose to the Coir Board.
xi) Government of India has approved release of MDA by way of
“on account payment” basis to States against their claim for
MDA. Accordingly, on receipt of fund allocation from the
Ministry, the State-wise allocation will be released in
advance on a quarterly or half yearly or yearly basis
]subject to availability of funds earmarked for Plan
programmes and limiting to the State-wise allocation of
central share of MDA. The concerned State Government
should monitor the Utilization of the assistance as per the
MDA guidelines.
xii) The concerned State Government should settle the “on
account payment” made during a particular year in the first
quarter of the succeeding year by providing Utilization
Certificate in the manner as prescribed in the guidelines.
Further release of MDA by way of on account payment
during the subsequent year would be considered only on
settlement of the payment made last year.
xiii) Along with preparing the Utilization Certificate relating to a
particular year an estimated claim for the next year will also
be indicated so as to enable the Board to release the On
Account Payment of MDA on that basis.
5. GENERAL
i) The Central share of the Market Development Assistance
will be disbursed on a financial year basis.
ii) The claims of the beneficiary organizations being forwarded
by the State/UT Government in the manner prescribed
above should be completed in all respects and should reach
Secretary, Coir Board, P.B.No.1752, Kochi-682.
iii) The State/UT Governments shall furnish promptly any
information sought for by the Coir Board in connection with
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the implementation of the MDA Scheme, so as to ensure
speedier disbursement and effective implementation of the
scheme.
2 PARTICIPATION IN DOMESTIC EXHIBITIONS
Organization of exclusive fairs / exhibition for coir and participation
in exhibitions organized by other agencies in India could be a component
Domestic Market Development. Trade Fairs/Exhibitions provide effective
tools of promotion of product with the unique advantage of direct interaction
with the prospective customers. It provides opportunity to see the range
and assess the product direct in the context of their requirements, thereby
facilitating the decision making easier. It also helps to boost up sales
through the Board?s Showrooms & Sales Depots as well. The Board would be
participating in important domestic exhibition, international exhibitions in
India and can also organize exhibitions on its own, exclusively for coir and
coir products in India. Under both these activities the Board will be offering
facilities and providing space to the small scale producers to exhibit and sell
their products. In all the activities connected with participating in /
organizing domestic exhibitions the GFR procedures and other rules and
regulations for procurement of goods and services will be followed by Coir
Board.
3 PUBLICITY
One of the major activities of the Board is to give ample publicity
for the popularization of Coir and Coir products in the domestic market.
Popularization and marketing of the research and development products,
customer orientation, popularization of coir products in new user areas,
popularization of Board?s schemes and services etc. through various
publicity measures like release of advertisement in the print and electronic
media at DAVP rates, erection of hoardings at vantage points in various
parts of the country, printing and distribution of publicity materials like
brochures, catalogues etc., release of press/casual advertisements,
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production of TV commercial for communication to the target audience for
providing message on the products and its applications, printing of an in
house magazine “Coir News” for circulation among the trade and industry
will be pursued under publicity. The Board will also pursue appropriate
publicity and propaganda through innovative media like internet social
media Industrial extension, employment / enterprise creation, enhanced
raw material utilization etc. would also form thrust areas for publicity in
addition to creation of product awareness and marketing.
All the advertisements will be released either through DAVP or at
DAVP rates as per the media plan prepared each year.
The Board would follow the GFR and other relevant rules and
regulations of government of India for purchase of goods and serves required
for publicity.
Encl: Annexure-A&B
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ANNEXURE-A
C E R T I F I C A T E
Submission of MDA claims of Apex Society / Public Sector Undertakings.
1. Name of the State :
2. Name of the Apex Society / PSU :
3. Year to which the claim relates to :
4. Sales Turnover (Rs. in lakhs) :
Sl.No Year Coir
Yarn
Coir
Products
Rubberized
Coir
Others
(specify)
Total
5.Average Sales Turnover of last three years : `
6. MDA eligibility at 10% of
the average sales turnover : `
7. Share of the State/UT Government
and the No: and date of order in which :
the share was disbursed
Sanction Order No. & Date:
8. Amount of MDA claimed from : `
the Central Government
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9.Details of enclosures to
be attached with the certificate :
i. Utilization Certificate No…………..Date-------------
(for previous year?s releases under MDAs)
ii. Original copy of audited certificate signed by CA /
Statutory Authority with seal
iii. Copy of sanction order referred to in column No. 6 above
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ANNEXURE-B
C E R T I F I C A T E
Consolidated Statement of MDA Claims of Coir Primary Societies
1. Name of the State :
2. Year to which the claim relates to :
3. Sales Turnover :
Item : Coir Yarn / Products ( Specify) :
Sl.N
o
Name & Regn. No: of
Society
Sales during the last three years
( year to be specified)
Average
4.Average sales turnover of all Primary Societies
together during the last three years : `
5. MDA eligibility at 10% of the average sales turnover : `
6.Share of the State / UT Govt. and the No: and date of
order in which the share was disbursed Sanction order No & Date :
7. Amount of MDA claimed from the Central Govt. : `
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8. Details of enclosures to be attached with the Certificate :
i. Utilization Certificate No…………….Date……………………..
(for previous year?s releases under MDAs)
ii. Original copy of audited certificate signed by CA/Statutory
Authority with seal
iii. Copy of sanction order referred to in column No.7 above
(Name & Signature of the Competent
Authority)
Date:
Certified that no MDA has been claimed for the sale of coir yarn/
products procured from Primary Societies for which MDA has been claimed
by such Primary Societies.
Date: (Name & Signature of the Competent Authority)
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No. 5(1)/2014-Coir
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR TRADE AND INDUSTRY RELATED
FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES (TIRFSS)
1. Background
Development of coir industry in India is vested with the Coir Board under
the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India.
With the passage of time, the global environment for coir sector has become
highly competitive. In the fast changing global economic scenario, the coir
industry has to face a lot of challenges and the industry has to be modernized
according to the changing needs. The trade now need to be assisted to adopt
market oriented reforms to enhance their capability for marketing the product
and to possibly to promote public private partnerships. Collection of statistical
data pertaining to various aspects like production, productivity, labour
infrastructure, raw material, marketing etc. is required for providing feedback
to the trade and industry and for evolving appropriate policy for the overall
organized and systematic development of the coir industry. Introduction of
updated and effective IT related management information system can be
ignored only at the peril of development in this competitive sector. The past
few years in particular have witnessed growth in production, product
diversification and other areas of development including technology, marketing
and skill development, which has also necessitated a systematic feedback of
information assisted by modern information technology to impose the
effectiveness of delivery of services and identifying appropriate policy initiatives
by Coir Board for the planned and rapid development of Coir Industry.
The need for HRD requires implementation of new development
techniques. In view of this background, a need has been felt to continue the
“Trade & Industry Related Functional Support Services” during the XIIth Plan
period for which Coir Board, Cochin will continue to be the nodal agency for
implementation.
2. Components
The scheme „Trade and Industry Related Functional Support Services?
have the following sub-components viz;
i. Knowledge Management
ii. Information Management
iii. Infrastructure Creation
iv. Human Resource Development.
3. Knowledge Management
3.1 Coir Industry Survey
Collection and compilation of various aspects pertaining to the coir
industry is the main objective of conducting coir industry survey in the major
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coir producing states of the country. Survey will be outsourced by the Coir
Board for ascertaining the availability of raw material for the coir industry,
utilization of the raw material, production of coir fibre and allied product,
infrastructure availability and the man power available for the coir sector of the
respective states and the existence of the coir units in the country.
The survey shall be conducted once in five years and suggestions and
recommendations incorporated in the survey report will be taken as a guiding
parameter for the preparation of schemes and programmes in respect of the
coir industry according to the requirement of the respective area and their
subsequent implementation.
3.1.1 The outcome of the implementation of the schemes and other activities
will be reviewed by Coir Board by taking up an evaluation study through
outsourcing.
3.2 Market Analysis
Market analysis study will be undertaken by outsourcing the services by
Coir Board for the specific product range and market targeting both the
domestic and international markets. Such market analysis will help the
industry for effective diversification of the product range for better end use and
value realisation. This is also essential for preparation of focussed and well
directed schemes and programmes by Coir Board that are relevant to the coir
industry, including those activities that are market driven and intended for
expanding the domestic market for coir and allied products.
3.3 Techno Economic Feasibility Studies
Techno Economic Feasibility studies will be undertaken, through
outsourcing for the development of coir industry including non-traditional
areas. This will help in development of prospective-entrepreneurs for setting up
of coir based units and increased utilization of raw material potential besides
enhancing the market demand for coir and allied products through studies on
logistics support, market feasibility economics and scales of production,
skilled man power requirement etc. Economic feasibility study report will form
a part of the base document for the respective states of Coir Board for
formulating schemes and programmes to adopt implementation procedure as
per regional environment.
3.4 Economic Research
The role of the Coir Board has to be seen increasingly as a promoter and
facilitator of the industry and its focus should be on facilitating market
oriented development of the coir sector. Promoting the use and consumption of
coir, both in domestic and international market, would have to be facilitated by
the Board through activities that would provide a sound understanding of the
products, markets, economic scenario – India and International, competition,
technology, sales promotion, etc. This would require that meaningful
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information is available to the Board and industry that would facilitate proper
planning and framing of policy so as to achieve the objectives. Coir Board
would also need to shift the focus of the Industry from supply management role
to the role of demand creator. Similarly, creation of additional demand for coir
products in both domestic and international market would call for an in-depth
understanding of:-
? Customer needs, trends and preferences
? Products
? Competition from both substitutes and synthetic products and other coir
or natural hard fibre producing countries
? Technology to meet customer needs
? Promotional techniques
? Branding
? Government Promotional Assistance
? Logistics
? Other areas to augment the consultancy services of field experts, catering
to the requests of Board to facilitate the industry.
With a view to achieving the above objectives, market research studies
and technical consultancy will be organized by Coir Board through
outsourcing/the field experts/ consultants and agencies.
4. Information Management
4.1 Data Collection
Periodical Collection and compilation of data on production of coir
material and coir products, domestic consumption, export and other trade
related information will be done by Coir Board. Details of export of coir and coir
products will be collected by Coir Board from various ports and customs offices
located in India, compiled, analyzed and disseminated to the Ministry, trade
and public for the development of the industry. The expenditure in this regard
shall be met by the Board from the Head earmarked for the scheme as per the
Government of India norms.
4.2 Data Management
An integrated management system with the following advantages will be
developed;
o Facility for online leave application and approval
o Integration of procurement function
o Integrated financial accounting system
o Human resource management system
o File tracking and monitoring system
o Planning and budgeting tools
o Database management system
o Data storage application
o Inter-phase for data collected from external source
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o Tools for data analysis
o E-tracking, E-Office, ISO 9001 implementation
For discharging the above works software development the service of the
empanelled agencies will be availed and the work will be executed with the
supervision of IT department of the Board. EDP/ data entry personnel will be
engaged on contract basis to implement the works related with the IT activities
like E-tracking, E-office, ISO 9001 etc.
4.3 Library
The existing library will be covered through the integrated e-governance
system and also proposed to introduce web based library so that every
employee can easily access the details of the books/ periodicals available at
library. Inorder to update the knowledge/developments in various fields,
essential books will be procured after following the prescribed procedures.
4.4 Connectivity
Development of a web based E-governance system will help the public for
exchange the information in a speedy manner and this will provide a platform
for online interaction with the Coir Board to all external stake holders. The
work of web based E-governance system will be carried out from the
empanelled outside agencies.
4.5 Hardware & Networking
The hardware such as computers, printers network equipments are
essential for strengthening the overall IT functions of the Board. The Annual
Maintenance Contract for the existing hardware is also to be carried out for the
smooth functioning of Board?s IT activities. The computer and other hardware
equipments will be procured as per the Government norms after observing
usual formalities in GFR.
The internet leased line for the Board is to be renewed every year for the
inter and intra connectivity. The same will be done through the Internet Service
Provider on payment basis.
4.6 Necessary improvement/ Updation of the Website/Portal of the Board
will be made under the supervision of National Informatics Centre, meeting the
expenditure from this plan head.
5. Infrastructure Creation
For developing infrastructure for trade related activities and the essential
physical requirements for the implementation of IT related and other activities
will be undertaken by the Board at its Head Quarters and Sub- Offices. The
expenditure on the following items is proposed.
i. Creation/ Maintenance of the physical structure and providing
infrastructure facilities at the Head Quarters/ Sub-offices.
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ii. Developing trade facility centres at coir producing areas
iii. Construction of Secretary Quarters/ Guest House.
iv. Module for furnishing IT related infrastructure.
6. Human Resource Development
i. A well structured human resources development programme for the
Board?s officials, stake holders of the industry, manufacturers, coir workers
and major market players will be formulated.
ii. As a part of the above requirement, Coir Board will organize tailor made
HRD programmes through well equipped Organization of reputed firms
including Central/State/others for improving the capabilities of the human
resource of the Board as a part of capacity building and, inter- alia, to provide
effective market promotion support to industry.
iii. Central/ State Government organizations engaged in organizing HRD
programmes will be approved by Coir Board for providing training to its/
officials in trade related/ administration/ IT/ Marketing/ Technology/ RTI Act
matters etc.
iv. The Board will also organize, in consultation with trade and industry,
training programmes for the stake holders engaged in the industry in market.
Promotional activities and creating awareness about incentives available under
different schemes of Government of India.
v. Coir Board will outsource the work of preparation of manuals, project
reports and other documents for capacity building developmental activities etc.
Expenditure
The expenditure on each of the components, subcomponents and
interventions of this scheme will be met by Coir Board strictly as per the
provisions of General Financial Rules (GFRs) and instructions issued by the
Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, Government of India from
time to time, within the approval allocations.
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F. No. 5(1)/2014-Coir
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR GROUP PERSONAL ACCIDENT
INSURANCE SCHEME FOR COIR WORKERS
1. Introduction
1.1 Coir Industry is a traditional cottage industry employing more than 7
lakh coir workers of which 80% are women and belong to the poorest
sections of the society. The coir processing activities such as extraction of
fibre, spinning of coir yarn, manufacture of rope and finished products
involve drudgery, strain and hardship. Basic amenities of life are very often
not available in this sector and the people are unable to find their own
resources to acquire such facilities. Though mechanization / modernization
are taking place in some sectors of the industry, the fibre extraction in white
fibre sector is still being undertaken manually under different working
conditions. The coir workers engaged in the extraction of fibre with the aid
of machinery like crusher, disintegrator, defibering machine, decorticating
machine, spinning on motorized ratt and fully automatic machine, and
manufacture of products on looms etc, are prone to minor and major
accidents. In the background of demands for limited resources from various
interests, it is essential to implement a developmental scheme for the benefit
of marginalized group like coir workers. Because of the economic
backwardness, coir workers are not in a position to get them covered under
any insurance scheme for securing their life against accident/accidental
death. It was in 1998 that the Coir Board Coir Workers Group Personal
Accident Insurance Scheme was first introduced in coir sector to secure the
life of coir workers against accidents. The scheme has been got evaluated
through an independent agency and based on its recommendations and
other factors, the scheme is proposed to be continued during XII Plan.
1.2 The Group Personal Accident Insurance Scheme for Coir Workers is
aimed at providing insurance coverage against accidental death, permanent
total disability and permanent partial disability to the coir workers in all coir
producing states in India. The insurance coverage will be taken on an
annual basis by Coir Board by inviting bids from the Insurance Companies
registered under the IRDA from time to time.
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2. Scheme Coverage
2.1 Coir Workers working anywhere in India are covered under the
scheme. Coir worker means any person who is employed for wages to do
any work in connection with the various processes in coir industry and who
gets his wages directly or indirectly from the employer, dealer or producers
of coir products and includes any person employed by or through a
contractor or through an agent and depends mainly on coir industry for his
livelihood.
2.2 The coir worker may be self-employed, employed in the organized coir
industry working in the organization of any of the recognized body or
unrecognized body but identifiable by the Coir Board as being a bonafide
coir worker.
2.3 Coir worker aged 18 years and above engaged in the industry (no
upper age limit) are covered under the Insurance Scheme.
2.4 If there arises a question as to whether a person is a coir worker or
not for the purpose of insurance coverage, the decision of the Coir Board
shall be the final
3. Benefits of the Scheme
3.1 The Insurance Company shall provide financial compensation to the
nominee of the deceased/disabled person. The cover provided is only for
accidental death and disability caused by any external violent and visible
means. Drowning, snake bite, automobile accident, poisoning, falling from
tree, lightning and other natural calamities, accident at worksite while using
machine etc. are some of the accidents which will come under the purview of
the Insurance Company. In addition to the definition of the accident, given
here, considering welfare of the women who form majority of the group
proposed, the accident in their case will include death and disablement
arising out of and traceable to sterilization and consequent complications,
arising out of pregnancy, child birth, caesarian hysterectomy, removal of
breast as well as murder and rape etc.
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3.2 Compensation payable:
Accidental Death Rs.50,000/-
Permanent Total Disability
a) Loss of two limbs / two eyes Rs.50,000/-
b) Loss of one limb and one eye Rs.50,000/- Permanent Partial Disability
a) Loss of one limb / one eye Rs.25,000/-
b) Provision for finger cut Depending upon the finger and limited to applicable percentages of
capital sum.
4. Premium
4.1 The Coir Board will pay full amount of premium for Group Insurance of Coir Workers to the Insurance Company every year.
4.2 The Insurance Company will issue one policy favouring Coir Board indicating other interested agencies and various beneficiaries in numbers as proposed by the Coir Board. It would not be necessary to furnish individual name of coir workers proposed for insurance.
5. Claim Procedure
5.1 In the event of an eligible admissible claim, the claim intimation shall be routed through Coir Board. The documents required to be produced are as follows:
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1. Accidental Death 1. Death Certificate
2. Police Report/FIR
3. Post Mortem Report wherever available
4. Identification of beneficiary, certificate issued by the Coir Society/Unit/Establishment/ Nominated Officer of Coir
Board
5. Recognized Photo ID proof of beneficiary and nominee
2. Permanent Total Disability
1. Disability Certificate from a registered Medical Practitioner
2. Identification of beneficiary, certificate issued by the Coir Society/Unit/Establishment/ Nominated Officer of Coir
Board
3. Photograph of the claimant showing the disability
4. Recognized Photo ID proof of beneficiary
3. Permanent Partial Disability
1. Disability Certificate from a registered Medical Practitioner
2. Identification of beneficiary, certificate issued by the Coir Society/Unit/Establishment/ Nominated Officer of Coir
Board
3. Photograph of the claimant showing the disability
4. Recognized Photo ID proof of beneficiary
In all above cases, the beneficiary/nominee?s Bank Account number and proof to be given with claim for transfer of compensation to bank account.
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5.2 In the event of an eligible admissible claim, the claim form should be submitted through the following Officers of Coir Board authorized for the purpose:
Authorized Officer Jurisdiction
The Regional Officer,
Coir Board Regional Office,
Door No.103, Vallalar Street,
Venkatesha Colony,
Pollachi - 642001
Tel/Fax : 04259-222450
Tamil Nadu, Andaman & Nicobar
Islands, Puducherry
The Regional Officer,
Coir Board Regional Office,
Swaraj Nagar.A.C. Gardens
Rajahmundry-533 101
Phone:0883-2432065
Andhra Pradesh
The Regional Officer,
Coir Board Regional Office,
Near Attingal Municipal Town Hall,
Attingal.P.O. Trivandrum - 695
101.
Phone: 0470-2628624
Lakshadweep, all Districts of
Kerala except Alappuzha, Kottayam
and Idukki
The Regional Officer,
Coir Board Regional Office,
No. 3A, Peenya Industrial Area,
Near TVS Cross, Peenya,
Bangalore - 560
058
Phone : 080 – 28375023
Karnataka
The Regional Officer,
Coir Board Regional Office,
Jagamara (Udyogpuri),
P.O.Khandagiri, Bhubaneswar-751
030, Odisha Phone:0674-2350078
Odisha
The Sub Regional Officer,
Coir Board Sub Regional Office,
New Secretariat Building, C-Block,
Ground Floor, 1 Kiran Sankar Roy
Road,
Kolkata-700 001
Phone:033-64586422
West Bengal
The Sub Regional Officer, North Eastern Region other than
115
Coir Board Sub Regional Office,
ASIDC Complex, Bhamuni Maidan,
Guwahati-781022
Phone:0361-2556828
Tripura and Sikkim
The Extension Service Officer,
Office of the Coir Mark Scheme,
Ababeel Complex, 1st Floor,
Near SBT Main Branch, CCSB
Road
Alleppey - 688 011
Phone: 0477 - 2254325
Alappuzha, Kottayam and Idukki
districts of Kerala
The Manager,
Coir Board Showroom & Sales
Depot
5, Stadium House, Church Gate,
Mumbai Pin-400 020
Phone : 022-22821575
Maharashtra and Goa
The Manager,
Coir Board Showroom & Sales
Depot
"Pran Vijay" Ashram Road,
Navarangapuram
Ahmedabad 380 009, Gujarat
Phone: +91-79-26580226
Gujarat
The Manager,
Coir Board Showroom & Sales
Depot
House No.153
Shif Nagar, College Road,
Ward No.19 Agarthala 799
004,Tripura.
Phone: +91-381-2518017
Tripura
The Manager,
Coir Board Showroom & Sales
Depot
Indira Bye Pass, Near AMDO Golai
P. O. Tadong-Gangtok , Sikkim
737102.
Phone: +91-3592-280690
Sikkim
The Manager,
Coir Board Showroom & Sales
Depot
Raveendra Bhavan,
Opp. AIR, M.I. Road ,
Jaipur-302 001, Rajasthan.
Phone : +91-141-2365427
Rajasthan
116
5.3 Settlement of Claim
The claim will be settled by the Insurance Company within 15 days from the date of receipt of claim, full in all respects, from the authorizedofficer of the Coir Board. The Insurance Company will transfer thecompensation to the beneficiary?s / nominee?s bank account underintimation to the authorized officer of the Board.
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ng Programmes, candidates shall
be sponsored by coir units registered under Coir Industry Registration Rules,
2008 of Coir Board or by State Govts./ NGOs/ Educational Institutions/
Research Organisations etc. Selection of trainees for training programmes
conducted at Regional Extension Centre will be made by the officer-in-charge of
the centre through sponsoring of candidates by Trade Associations, Unit
owners, Industries Department, NGOs, SFURTI Cluster SPVS, Co-operatives etc.
and from open forum with suitable paper advertisements.
4.1.6 In the case of field level training programmes, selection of the training
sponsoring agency will be vested with Regional/ Sub-regional Officers of Coir
Board. Before appointing the agency an undertaking will be obtained from the
sponsoring agency in the prescribed format (Annexure II). After proper
scrutiny of the application, an agreement will be entered into between the
sponsoring agency and Regional/ Sub-regional Officer for organizing the
training programme as per the guidelines. The sponsoring agency shall submit
the name with full address and bank account details of the candidate along
with recent passport size photographs (two copies) and with ID proof (Election
ID Card / Ration Card / Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Certificate of identification
from any authorized Government agency/SC/ST/PWD). The Election ID /
Aadhar Card shall be insisted upon in all cases and other proof of ID may also
be accepted. One photograph will be affixed on the certificate issued on
successful completion of the training and other will be kept at the office for
reference. The certificate will be issued by the Regional/Sub-regional Officer
after conducting a test as per the norms prescribed by the Coir Board.
4.1.7 The in-house training programme will be conducted by the technical
persons of the Coir Board and its Research Institutes. In certain cases,
outsourcing can also be made according to the requirement. Theory and
practical tests will be conducted and evaluated by the faculty of the National
Coir Training and Design Centre and results will be published on approval of
the Director, RDTE under his signature on behalf of Secretary, Coir Board.
4.1.8 The Officer-in-Charge of the Training Institute can outsource faculty for
undertaking specialized studies on payment of honorarium with the approval
of the Competent Authority. Training programmes conducted at National Coir
Training & Design Centre, Kalavoor, Alappuzha will be under the direct
supervision of Director, RDTE and the training programmes conducted by the
Regional Offices/ Sub Regional Offices and Regional Extension Centers will be
under the direct supervision of the respective Regional Officers. In the case of
Trainers Training Programme and Mahila Coir Yojana, the practical test will be
conducted by the technical staff of these Centers and the certificate will be
issued with the concurrence of the respective Regional Officers/SROs under
the signature on behalf of Secretary, Coir Board.
4.1.9 Specialized training programmes will be organized by the respective
Regional Officer and Director, RDTE with the concurrence of the Chairman,
Coir Board. The syllabus for the specialized training programmes will be
prepared in consultation with Director, RDTE and approved by the Chairman,
Coir Board. The trainers will be selected by the Regional/ Sub-Regional
Officers from the list of trainers who have successfully completed the Trainers
Training Programme.
4.1.10 Infrastructure for Training: To achieve the objectives of skill
upgradation in the coir sector, creation of proper infrastructure for training
like strengthening/setting up of demonstration-cum-training
institutes/centres will be undertaken by the Coir Board independently or in
collaboration with the State Universities/State Governments etc. This also
includes purchase of machinery and equipments for training, preparation of
soaking tank, etc. The expenditure on this component will be limited to the
annual budgetary allocations for the component.
4.2 Entrepreneur Development Programmes (EDPs) , Exposure Tours,
Awareness Programmes, Workshop & National Seminar
4.2.1 Entrepreneur Development Programmes (EDPs)
The details for conducting EDPs are given below:-
(i) The EDPs will be organised by the Regional/ Sub-regional Offices
according to the targeted programmes. The Regional/ Sub-regional
Officer of Coir Board will select a professional agency, which has
sufficient expertise for conducting the EDP. The Regional/ Sub-regional
Officer will enter into an agreement with the agency for organizing the
EDPs.
(ii) The agency shall invite prospective entrepreneurs through regional level
press advertisement. The agency will prepare all the necessary study
materials in consultation with the Regional/ Sub-regional Officers. The
agency will outsource faculty for conducting technical sessions as per
the norms prescribed by Coir Board.
(iii) A field visit to a nearby coir processing centre will be organized at the
end of EDP. It will be funded with 50% assistance on Traveling expenses
on bus/sleeper class and rest to be organized by the agency from the
participants or other sources.
(iv) The duration of the EDP will be 3 days covering the following sessions:
a. Entrepreneur Motivation
b. Setting up of Industry
c. Coir Based Industries
d. Mobilization of Finance and Finance Management
e. Domestic Market requirements
f. Salesmanship
g. Industrial Rules and Regulations
h. Consortium approach and cluster networking in coir
i. Project preparation and cost analysis
j. Zero wastage concept in coir industry
k. Export Market Analysis
l. Personality Development and Confidence Building Experience
m. Awareness of Schemes implemented by Coir Board and Ministry
of MS&ME viz. PMEGP, RGUMY, CUY, DPI, SFURTI etc.
(v) Expenditure for conducting each EDP will be limited to Rs.60,000/- as
per details given in Annexure - IV. The terms of references for organizing
EDP are appended as Annexure – III.
(vi) Those who have undergone EDP will be supplied with applications for
availing assistance under MCY, CUY, etc. and the agency should ensure
that at least 40% of the participants become entrepreneurs.
4.2.2 Exposure Tours and Awareness Programmes:- Exposure Tours will
be organized for the benefit of prospective entrepreneurs and artisans of coir
processing centres to visit other coir producing centres engaged in the
production of value added products and the functioning of the unit engaged
in coir industry. In the case of entrepreneurs, 50% of the actual travel cost
subject to II Class train fare and in the case of artisans engaged in the coir
processing activities under cooperative society/SHG/NGOs and sponsored by
the State Government 90% of the actual travel cost / subject to sleeper class
fare will be reimbursed by the Board.. The duration of the Exposure Tour will
be five working days excluding travel time. The duration of the Exposure Tour
will be five working days excluding travel time. The expenditure for
conducting an Exposure Tour including to and fro bus/train fare, service tax,
permit for entering neighboring States, toll tax etc. will be limited to Rs.
75,000/- as per details given in Annexure - IV.
An Awareness Programme will be organised for the general public for
their introduction to the Plan Schemes of the Coir Board. The expenditure for
conducting an awareness programme will be limited to Rs. 26,000/- as per
details given in Annexure - IV.
4.2.3 Workshop :- The expenditure for conducting a Workshop will be
limited to Rs. 50,000/- as per details given in Annexure – IV.
4.2.4 National Seminar :- The expenditure for conducting a National Level
Seminar will be limited to Rs. 2 lakh as per details given in Annexure – IV.
4.3 MAHILA COIR YOJANA
4.3.1This scheme is intended to provide self employment opportunities to
rural women artisans in regions processing coconut husk. Over the last two
decades, production of coir fibre has substantially increased in India.
Conversion of coir fibre into yarn on motorized ratts in rural households
provides scope for large scale employment, improvement in productivity and
quality of coir fibre, better working conditions and higher income, which
ultimately leads to the improvement of standard of living of rural woman
artisans. The scheme envisages distribution of motorized ratts/ motorized
traditional ratts / electronic ratt for spinning coir yarn; equipments for weaving
spinning and production and value added products to trained women artisans.
Not more than one artisan per household would be eligible to receive
assistance under the scheme. The application form for availing subsidy under
Mahila Coir Yojana is given at Annexure V.
4.3.2 The Coir Board will provide spinning equipments at subsidized rates for
women artisans who have successfully completed training programme in
spinning of coir yarn through any of the training centers of the Board. The
details of subsidy allowed for procurement of various spinning equipments are
given below.
The motorized ratt/ motorized traditional ratt / electronic ratt purchased by
utilizing the subsidy under the scheme shall conform to the IS standards for its
spare parts and motors.
4.3.3 The Board will also provide following machineries under MCY scheme in
subsidised rate to the women candidates who have successfully completed the
training programme. The subsidy proposed is 75 % of the cost of equipment /
machinery subject to maximum of Rs.7,500/-. The balance fund has to be
raised by the beneficiary.
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No
Machinery items Indicative
rate in
Rs.
Maximum
subsidy allowed
(Rs.)
1 Anugraha Loom for weaving coir Geo
textiles & matting
45,000 7500
2 Cotton Handloom Stitching machine &
accessories for manufacturing Janatha
Mattress
45,000 7500
3 Willowing machine 35,000 7500
4 Manufacture of all type of frame mats,
SS dye Vatt 10 kg -1 no., Salem charka -
2 sets)
45,000 7500
Sl
No
Machinery
items
Beneficiary
Contribution
Maximum subsidy allowed
(Rs)
1 Motorized Ratt 25% of the
cost
7,500/- (75% of the purchasing cost or
Rs. 7,500/- whichever is less)
2 Motorized
Traditional
Ratt
25% of the
cost
3,200/- (75% of the purchasing cost or
Rs. 3,200/- whichever is less)
3 Electronic Ratt 25% of the
cost
3,200/- (75% of the purchasing cost or
Rs. 3,200/- whichever is less)
10
5 Single head automatic yarn spinning
(Vajra)
50,000 7500
6 Brush making unit with twisted wire 45,000 7500
7 Hand press garden articles making unit 50,000 7500
8 Coir wood moulded articles
manufacturing unit
50,000 7500
9 Coir pith compost unit with accessories 50,000 7500
10 Coir handicraft and jewellery
manufacturing unit with accessories
including dye vatt
50,000 7500
11 Unit for Stitching of Coir
Bags/Umbrella/Jacket/Chapels/Curtain
etc.
50,000 7500
12 Coir craft Article making unit 50,000 7500
13 Manual Dyeing / Bleaching Unit 50,000 7500
14 Mats/ Matting Unit 50,000 7500
15 Kitchen garden Unit kit (using Coir pith)
with accessories
10,000 7500
16 Coco Pole and Pot making Unit 50,000 7500
17 Any other unit or machinery developed/
approved by the Board suitable to create
employment to women entrepreneurs,
but not covered under any other
scheme.
Amount
will be
fixed by
the Board
after
proper
evaluation
75 % of cost of
machinery
subject to a
maximum of
Rs.7500
4.3.4 A separate bank account will be opened by the Coir Board Regional
Officer / Sub Regional Officer for operation of Mahila Coir Yojana (MCY)
transactions. The individual beneficiary of the MCY scheme will open a
separate account in a nationalized bank /post office in the locality and deposit
25% beneficiary contribution in the account. The respective pass book and
cheque book of the beneficiary will be kept in the implementing office of the
Board. The invoice for the supply of motorized ratts / motorized traditional
ratts / electronic ratt and other machinery / kit will be collected by the
beneficiary from a machinery manufacturer according to her choice. The
Regional Officer will forward the proposal with his recommendation and proof
of beneficiary contribution account to HO of the Board for sanction of eligible
subsidy for the supply of motorized / motorized traditional / electronic ratts
and other machinery items mentioned at 4.3.2 & 4.3.3. The HO after scrutiny
and verification will obtain the sanction of the competent authority and release
eligible subsidy to the respective Regional / Sub Regional Office. Thereafter, the
machinery manufacturer will supply the machinery at the premises of the
beneficiary. On completion of inspection of the machinery items by the
Regional/ Sub Regional Office and after obtaining, performance
certificate/receipt from the beneficiary; Performance Guarantee, bill/receipt
etc. from the supplier, the RO/Sub-RO will release eligible subsidy for the cost
of the machinery supplied to the account of the beneficiary. The machinery
manufacturer will collect the amount from the beneficiary immediately through
a/c. payee cheque/DD/online transfer. The supply of machinery to
beneficiaries will be ensured by the Board within a period of two months after
completion of the training. The beneficiary is having the choice of selecting the
machinery supplier, etc. subject to the subsidy limits fixed by Coir Board.
4.3.5 In the event of implementation of the Mahila Coir Yojana Scheme by
State Government sponsoring agency, apex body of the coir industrial cooperatives,
Coir Workers' Welfare Fund Board, Government PSUs etc., the
grant amount limited to the maximum ceiling as prescribed at para 4.3.2. &
4.3.3 for the equipment selected by the beneficiary with an undertaking by the
concerned State Government will be passed on to the organization under
intimation of the respective State Government. The Utilisation Certificate for
the subsidy amount passed on to the organization with the valid certification
by the respective State Government or Organisation will be obtained by the
Board with the list of beneficiaries and other documents viz. Performance
Certificate of the equipment, invoice from the machinery manufacturers,
acknowledgement from the beneficiary, etc. The RO/SRO of Coir Board will
conduct field level inspection of machinery/ equipments supplied.
4.3.6 Subsidy sanctioned under the scheme shall be recoverable from the
beneficiary:
i. Where the assistance under the scheme has been obtained by
misrepresentation of facts or by furnishing of false information; or
where the machineries and premises of the unit are used for other
purposes than the assistance availed for during the currency period of
the assistance. i.e., for 3 years
ii. Where the unit goes out of production within 3 years from the date of
commencement of production, except in case where the unit remains out of
production for short periods extending to 6 months due to reasons beyond
its control, such as shortage of raw material, power, natural calamities etc.
4.3.7 Regular monitoring of the scheme will be undertaken by Joint Director
(Planning)/Senior Accounts Officer of Coir Board and reported to the Ministry of
MSME.
5. Coir Board will follow GFR provisions for procurement and economy
instructions and norms issued by the Department of Expenditure on different
items, like organization of lunch etc.
Executive instructions for
”Skill Upgradation and Mahila Coir Yojana Scheme”
(a) Skill Upgradation
1. The Scheme, “Skill Upgradation & Mahila Coir Yojana Scheme”
consists of two distinct components. Viz. (a) Skill Upgradation, (b)
Mahila Coir Yojana. The Scheme to be continued for implementation
during the remaining years of the XII Plan period also.
2. The Scheme to be continued for implementation during the remaining
years of the XII Plan period also.
3. Technical intervention wherever necessary will be provided by the
CCRI/CICT and other institutes engaged in the development of coir
industry.
4. The fund earmarked and placed with the Field Offices / Sub Office of
the Board on should be utilized for that purpose only and no
deviation/diversion of fund for other programme.
5. Under Skill Upgradation, the following programmes have the approval
during the remaining years of the XII Plan period.
(a) Training (b) EDP (c) Awareness programme (d) Exposure Tour
(e) National Seminars/workshop & (f) Mahila Coir Yojana (MCY)
6. The stipend of Rs.1,000/- per month to the trainee will be paid
through bank account of the trainee falling in line with the Govt.
instructions or through crossed cheques in the name of the trainee by
the RO/SRO and the honorarium to the trainers will be reimbursed to
the sponsoring agency by the RO/SRO through bank/post office
account on production of official payees? receipt showing the cheque
no. date etc.
7. The operational cost of the training including raw material, electricity
charges, other incidental etc. should be reimbursed through
bank/post office savings account on submission of self certification
from the sponsoring agency which will be verified by the RO/SRO.
The total quantity of yarn/products manufactured during the
training and its disposal details shall be indicated in the certification
by RO/SRO.
8. An agreement should be made between the sponsoring agency and
RO/SRO for organizing the training programme as per guidelines.
9. The sponsoring agency shall submit the names with full address of
the candidate along with recent passport size photographs (2 copies)
and with proof of Election ID Card/Ration Card/Adhar Card, PAN
Card, Certificate of identification from authorized Government
Agency/SC/ST/PWD. The Election ID card shall be insisted upon
invariably in all cases and other proof of ID may be accepted
against special cases alone.
10. One photo may be affixed on the certificate issued after completion of
the training and other may be sent to HQ for records.
11. The RO/SRO shall verify the attendance registers and the stipend will
be calculated on pro-rata basis of their attendance. This should be
certified by the trainer and the sponsoring agency and countersigned
by RO/SRO as the case may be.
12. The stipend acquaintance duly certified by the sponsoring agency and
the trainer and counter certified by the RO/SRO should also
accompany along with other documents for settlement of the stipend
account.
13. In the cases of Seminar/ Workshop/ EDP/Quality Awareness
programmes etc , the expenditure should be limited within the
sanctioned budget for the each programme. After completion of each
programme a report of the programme conducted alongwith
photographs, list of participants, statement of expenditure with proper
supporting bills/ payees? receipts etc duly certified by the
organizers/the concerned RO/SRO should be sent to H O for
settlement of advance.
(b) Mahila Coir Yojana
14. Each candidate will be provided with only one MR/MTR/Electronic
Ratt and other machinery/equipments under the MCY scheme.
15. MTR/MR/Electronic ratt and other equipment / machinery will be
given only to those who have undergone the respective training and
successfully passed.
16. The beneficiary selected under the scheme shall not mortgage the
MTR/MR/Electronic ratt and other equipment / machinery except to
financing agency/other institutions from whom she avails loan/grant
for procurement of machinery.
17. The beneficiary should make available the relevant records relating to
the specification, cost of the machinery, source of finance and amount
sanctioned to the authorized officer to determine the quantum of
subsidy under the scheme.
18. The assistance from the Coir Board will be in the form of one time
subsidy limited to 75% of the cost of the MR/MTR/Electronic ratt
subject to a maximum of Rs.7500/- for motorized ratt, Rs.3200/- for
motorized traditional ratt/electronic ratt. In the case of other
machinery items the maximum ceiling would be 75 % of the cost of
machinery subject to a ceiling of Rs.7,500/-. The balance amount has
to be raised by the beneficiary through her own sources/financial
institutions/voluntary organizations.
19. Separate Bank account should be opened for the Mahila Coir Yojana
transactions by the RO/SRO.
20. The individual beneficiary of the MCY scheme will open a separate
account in a scheduled bank/post office in the locality and deposit
beneficiary contribution in the account. The respective passbook and
cheque book of the beneficiary will be kept in the implementing office
of the Board.
21. The motors / spares of machinery supplied by the manufacturers
should be as per specifications stipulated by BIS.
22. The beneficiary contribution should be remitted by the beneficiary in a
separate account opened for the purpose. Proof of remittance of 25%
beneficiary contribution along with individual invoice for supply of the
machinery from the machinery manufacturer according to the choice
of the beneficiary will be collected by the RO/Sub-RO and kept in
their safe custody for audit of Coir Board and C&AG. The RO/ SRO
will submit request along with details of remittance of beneficiary
contribution to Head Office for releasing 75% subsidy amount and
Head Office will sanction the amount to concerned RO/SRO. The
RO/SRO will release subsidy to beneficiary account as per Scheme
norms.
23. On receipt of sanction letter and the subsidy amount from H.O by the
RO/Sub-RO, the Machinery Manufacturer shall supply the machinery
to the beneficiaries at their premises and thereafter an inspection
will be carried out by the officials of Coir Board for confirmation of the
standards and performance of the equipments.
24. On completion of the inspection of the machinery items by the
Regional/ Sub Regional Office and after obtaining, performance
certificate/receipt from the beneficiary; Performance Guarantee,
bill/receipt etc. from the supplier, the RO/Sub-RO will release
subsidy amount for the cost of the machinery supplied to the account
of the beneficiary.
25. The machinery manufacturer will collect the amount from the
beneficiary immediately through a/c. payee cheque/DD/on line
transfer. The supply of machinery to beneficiaries will be made by the
Board within a period of two months after completion of the training.
26. RO/ SRO will submit the expenditure statement along with utilization
certificate to Head Office for settlement.
27. The regular inspection of the machinery will be carried out by the
technical officers of RO/SROs and random inspection will be made by
the Technical hands from CCRI/CICT to confirm the technical
specifications/performance which may be decided by Chairman, Coir
Board, wherever necessary.
28. Any delay in the supply of machineries by the Machinery
Manufacturer shall invite cancellation of orders, blacklisting of the
manufacturers and other legal action.
29. A committee consisting of Joint Director, CCRI/CICT and one of the
Regional Officers nominated and an Officer of the Accounts Wing of
the Board shall review the cost of the machinery for finalizing the cost
as and when required with the approval of Chairman, Coir Board.
ANNEXURES
Annexure – I
Details of Training course
Sl
No
Name of training course Regular or
short term
Duration of
course
Stipend
A – Regular Training courses
1 Advanced Training Course Regular 12months Yes
2 Artisans Training Course Regular 6 months Yes
B – Incubation Training course
3 Manufacture of Coir Carpets Short
Term
1 month Yes
4 Manufacture of Loom Mats Short
Term
2 months Yes
5 Bleaching, Dyeing &
Shade Matching
Short
Term
1 month Yes
6 Manufacture of Coir Mattings Short
Term
2 months Yes
7 Manufacture of Coir Composites Short
Term
1 month Yes
8 Yes
9 Spinning on automatic
spinning machine
Short
Term
1 month Yes
10 Manufacture of Rubber
Backed Coir Products
Short
Term
1 month Yes
11 Fibre Treatment Processes Short
Term
15 days Yes
12 Testing of Coir & Coir Products Short
Term
15 days Yes
13 Maintenance of Coir Machinery Short
Term
1 month Yes
14 Spinning on Motorized /
Motorized Traditional
/Electronic Ratt
Short
Term
2 months Yes
15 Manufacture of Frame Mats Short
Term
2 months Yes
16 Manufacture of Coir Handicrafts Short
Term
2 months Yes
17 Pith Composting & Block Making Short
Term
1 month Yes
18 Manufacture of Coir Brushes
& Garden Articles
Short
Term
1 month Yes
19 Manufacture of Nontraditional
products and
its applications
Short
Term
2 month Yes
20 Effluent Treatment in Coir
Processing
Short
Term
1 month Yes
21 Automatic spinning Short
Term
1 month Yes
22 Spinning of finer yarn Short
Term
1month Yes
23 Bio softening of fibre Short
Term
15 days Yes
24 Weaving Anugraha Loom Short
Term
1 month Yes
25 Weaving Anupam Loom Short
Term
1 month Yes
26 Manufacture of handicrafts and
coir jewellery
Short
Term
2 months Yes
27 Manufacture of Janatha mattress
& bags, U/V protection umbrella
etc.
Short
Term
1 month Yes
28 Coir wood gift articles
manufacturing
Short
Term
1 month Yes
29 Moulded garden articles Short
Term
1 month Yes
Yes
30 Coir pith manure and home
garden making
Short
Term
1 month Yes
31 Weaving / Spinning/ Production
of value added products by
equipments which could be
operated by women under Mahila
Coir Yojana Scheme
Short
Term
2 months Yes
C. Trainers Training Courses
32 Trainers? Training Course in
Coir Handicrafts
Short
Term
1 month Yes
33 Trainers? Training Course
in Maintenance of Coir
Machineries
Short
Term
1 month Yes
34 Trainers? Refresher Training
Course
Short
Term
1 month Yes
D. Field Training courses
35 Uday Loom for mat Short 1 month Yes
19
manufacturing Term
36 Anugraha/Anupam Loom
weaving
Short
Term
1 month Yes
37 Maintenance of
equipments/machineries
Short
Term
1 month Yes
38 Coir handicraft, jewellery, toys
etc. manufacturing
Short
Term
2 months Yes
39 Training on manufacturing of
Janatha Mattress, coir bags, u/v
protection umbrella, chappals
etc.
Short
Term
1 month Yes
40 Training on frame mats Short
Term
1 month Yes
41 Coir pith compost manufacturing
and home garden making
Short
Term
1 month Yes
42 Bio softening of coir Short
Term
15 days Yes
E. Other Training Courses
43 Orientation Training Course Short
Term
15 days Yes
44 Validation Training Course Short
Term
15 days Yes
In addition to the regular programmes, following skill development
programmes are also conducted:
i. Training in spinning/weaving of coir mats, mattings etc. in the Field
Training Units
in the potential regions in coir producing States in association with
PSUs/Co-operative Societies/NGOs/ SHGs.
ii. Special training to State Govt. officials/craft teachers/functionaries
of coir cooperative Societies.
iii. Tailor made training programmes in coir making for prisoners in
jails and tribal in tribal areas.
iv. Training programmes in the preparation of new designs, pattern and
diversified uses of coir in association with National Institute of
Design.
(2) The Regional Extension Centres of Coir Board at Thanjavur in
Tamil Nadu and Regional Office at Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh,
Bhubaneswar in Orissa Bangaluru in Karnataka and Pollachi in TamilNadu
will organize Trainers Training Programme, Orientation Training Course,
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Incubation Training Courses, etc. on need basis for the development of coir
industry at regional levels:-
Sl
No
Name of training course Regular or
short term
Duration Stipend to
be given or
not
1 Manufacture of Coir Mattings Short Term 1 month Yes
2 Spinning on automatic
spinning machine
Short term 1 month Yes
3 Fibre treatment processes Short Term 1 month Yes
4 Maintenance of coir machinery Short Term 1 month Yes
5 Spinning on Motorised /
motorized traditional /
electronic ratt
Short Term 2 months Yes
6 Manufacture of Frame Mats Short Term 2 months Yes
7 Manufacture of Coir
Handicrafts/ornaments
Short Term 2 months Yes
8 Trainers? training course in
Coir Handicrafts
Short Term 1 month Yes
9 Trainers training course in
maintenance of Coir
Machinery
Short Term 1 month Yes
10 Orientation Training Course Short Term 15 days Yes
11 Weaving / Spinning/
Production of value added
products by equipments
which could be operated by
women under Mahila Coir
Yojana
Short Term 2 months Yes
(3) Field Training Programmes will be organized by respective Regional
Offices/Sub Regional Offices through State Govt. Agencies, Coir Cooperative
Societies, NGOs, Self Help Groups etc.
Sl
No
Name of Training
Course
Type of
training
Duration Stipend to be
given or not
1 Spinning on Motorised
/ Motorised Traditional
/Electronic ratt for the
production of 2 plyx3
ply coir yarn
Field level Upto 2
months
(Duration
may be fixed
as one month
in traditional
Yes
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areas)
2 Production of coir
Geotextiles, frame
mats, matting, carpets
etc.
Field level 2 months Yes
3 Coir pith composting Field level 15 days Yes
4 Coir
handicrafts/ornaments
Field level 2 months Yes
Note: The Board will be at liberty to reduce or increase the period of training
wherever needed and to add newer areas for training based on R & D
progress/ innovation from time to time.
Annexure- II
Skill Development Training Programme Under taking by the Training
sponsoring agency
I…………………S/o. Sri………………residing at (Complete address) on behalf of
M/s….. ..(Name of the sponsoring agency) on….. (Date) is furnishing the
undertaking with details as shown below to Coir Board.
1. Name of the Sponsor :
2. Address with phone/fax/email :
Principal Co-ordinator of the Name : group of
trainees/SHG/NGO Address:
3. No. of candidates :
4. Period & Type of training :
5. Source of Raw material for training : locally available / to be purchased
from
out side
6. Details of power connection :
7. Availability of machineries for training:
8. Whether the trained candidates will
be provided employment in the unit
of the sponsors or facilitate employment
in other unit. :
If starting own units, the type of unit
proposed
9. Credit support, if any envisaged,
for starting Units :
10. Whether the trainees have any
infrastructural facility.(furnish details) :
11. If not, the mode of acquiring the basic Infrastructure :
Nature of marketing support that could be Provided.
The agency undertakes the full responsibility of ensuring the raw material,
credit flow and market support with gainful employment or staring own units by
linking the trainees with Boards scheme like Mahila Coir Yojana, Rejuvenation,
Modernization & Technology upgradation of coir Industry, Financial Assistance,
PMEGP etc with Banks.
Authorized Signatory Witness:
1) Regional Officer/ESO, Coir Board.
Annexure- III
TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR ORGANIZING EDP
The duties and responsibilities of the organizing agency are:-
1. The participants are to be identified through local paper
notification/other media.
2. Location for organizing the EDP will be identified by the organizing
agency in consultation with the concerned Regional Officers and the
arrangement for the venue of the programme should be made by the
organizing agency.
3. Minimum number of candidates should be 50.
4. Tea and snacks, working lunch etc, have to be arranged to the
participants during the EDP.
5. Honorarium and other expense like local hospitality, conveyance
etc. of the Faculties has to be met by the organizing agency.
6. The agency should provide study material etc. to the participants.
7. The rest/excess expenditure to be borne by the agency/candidate
and the detailed expenditure statement with details to be submitted
by the Agency. The local advertisement in newspaper for calling
candidate/EDP to be given in Coir Board website also and agency to
send copy of advertisement to Coir Board.
All topics except Coir Based Industry are to be dealt by external
faculties. With reference to coir, the Coir Board will provide faculty and
they can take from the coir trade basing expertise.
Schemes and programmes of KVIC, NSIC, MSME (DC) etc., may be
covered in the EDPs conducted by the Board. A suitable session for this
also may be included and programme be scheduled accordingly.
The exposure tour will be funded with 50% on Traveling expenses
on bus/train II class and rest to be organized by the agency from the
participants or other sources.
The success ratio as below to be built up by the agency:
The participants application : 150
Selection of application for EDP : 100%
Attendance on EDP : 90% minimum candidate
selected
Exposure tour : 60%
The successful entrepreneur : 25%
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The payment of 10% on the EDP cost will be made on completion of
report and on reaching duly filled response sheet of candidate and the
prospective entrepreneur identified.
ANNEXURE - IV
Bifurcation of programmes under Skill Upgradation & Mahila Coir
Yojana
These component-wise financial limits can be further regulated
based on field level needs by Coir Board restricting overall cost within the
limits prescribed
1. Workshop
Sl
No
Components Tentative
financial limit
(Rs.)*
1 Publicity through media on organizing of
workshop Printing of invitations and organizing
the function
2,500.00
2 Printing of invitations and organizing the function 5,000.00
3 Stationary, printing of workshop materials,
technical Papers etc
6,000.00
4 Rent for the venue, audio and video 10,000.00
5 Display of newly developed coir products and
modern technology etc.
10,000.00
6 Honorarium to resource speakers 8,000.00
7 Tea and Lunch for 50 persons 5,000.00
8 Documentation of the workshop 3,500.00
Total 50,000.00
* Item wise reappropriations permitted subject to the overall ceiling of Rs.
50000/-
2. Seminars.
Sl
No
Components Tentative
financial limit
(Rs.) *
1 Printing of invitations, banners, photographs,
stationery, etc.
12,000.00
2 Rent for hall, tables, chairs, PA System, etc. 25,000.00
3 Local hospitality and honorarium to the resource
speakers
25,000.00
4 Working lunch and Tea & snacks for 200 persons 35,000.00
5 Seminar kit including copies of Technical papers,
schemes implemented by Coir Board/ KVIC/
25,000.00
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MSME
6 Press release through important dailies 10,000.00
7 Publicity and Press meet 15,000.00
8 Demonstration for Technology Transfer (Techno
marketing)
40,000.00
9 Professional charges for organizing the Seminar 10,000.00
10 Local conveyance 3,000.00
Total 2,00,000.00
* Item wise reappropriations permitted subject to the overall ceiling of Rs.
2,00,000/-
3. E D P
Sl.
No.
Component Tentative
financial limit
(Rs.)*
1 Press advertisement inviting participants for
EDP through local dailies
8,000.00
2 Working lunch, tea & refreshment @ Rs. 100/-
per head (for 3 days for 50 persons)
15,000.00
3 Hall rent for 3 days 6,000.00
4 Preparation of reference materials, printing
charges, stationery, etc.
10,000.00
5 Expenditure towards faculty 8,000.00
6 Expenditure towards the field visit 10,000.00
7 Miscellaneous 3,000.00
Total 60,000.00
* Item wise reappropriations permitted subject to the overall ceiling of Rs.
60000/-
4. Exposure Tour
1. The expenditure towards exposure tour is limited to
Rs.75,000/- per tour.
2. The above amount includes to and fro bus fare/train fare,
service tax, permit for entering neighboring States, toll etc.
3. The minimum number of entrepreneurs required for organizing
the exposure tour will be 20.
4. In the case of entrepreneurs, 50% of the actual travel cost
subject to second class training will be reimbursed and in
the case of artisans engaged in the coir processing activities
under co-operative Society/SHG/NGO and sponsored by the
State Government 90% of the actual travel cost subject to
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second class train fare will be reimbursed by Coir Board and
the exposure tour has to be organized by the State
Government agencies /Coir Industrial Cooperative Societies
with proper recommendation of the Regional Office/SubRegional
Offices.
5. The bill should be counter certified by the RO/SRO for
recommendation of eligible payment and the payment will be
released to the parties by Demand Draft/Cheque only.
5 .Awareness Programme
Sl.
No.
Component Tentative
financial limit
(Rs.)*
1 Advertisement in local dailies 4,500.00
2 Printing of reading materials, writing pads, pen
etc.
3,500.00
3 Tea, snacks, lunch (50x150) 7,500.00
4 Honorarium for guest speakers, local
conveyance etc.
5,000.00
5 Documentation 1,000.00
6 Hall rent, chairs and PA system 4,500.00
Total 26,000.00
* Item wise re-appropriations permitted subject to the overall ceiling of Rs.
26000/-
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ANNEXURE V
Application for availing assistance for procurement of Coir
Processing equipments / machineries / kit under Mahila Coir
Yojana
Part –A
1. Name of Applicant
2. Other Details
(i) Date of Birth
(ii) Community : SC/ST/OBC/Minority/Others
3. Address for Communication
Address1 :
Address2 :
Post office :
Taluk :
Village :
State :
District :
PIN code :
Tele Phone No :
4. PAN Card / AADHAR number:-
Part B
1. Details of training undergone
i) Type of training :
ii) Date/ Duration :
iii) Serial No. and date of the certificate
from Coir Board :
iv) Whether training undergone in Board?s Training centre : Yes
/ No
v) If no, details of the FTC and NGO sponsored for the
training :
2. Machinery proposed to be procured :
3. Name of the machinery manufacturer :
4. Cost of the machinery
(Attach invoice from the machinery manufacturer)
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5. Details of remittance of beneficiary contribution :
i) Amount remitted :
ii) Details of Bank account
a) Bank Name & Branch:-
b) Account no. :-
(Copy of the Bank Pass Book to be enclosed)
6. Details of items proposed to be manufactured :
7. Whether raw material is available in your area :
8. Whether electricity Power Connection available :
(Attach copy of bills/Electricity Board card)
9. Whether marketing facilities available, Give details :
Name and Signature of the
applicant
(Seal)
Place
Date
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F. NO. 5(1)/2014-COIR
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES FOR
„EXPORT MARKET PROMOTION SCHEME?
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Introduction
India is the largest producer and exporter of coir (yarn, coir pith, coir
mats, matting, carpets and rugs) in the world with a share of 70% of coir
yarn, semi finished raw materials and 75% of finished coir products in
global trade. However, with the advent of liberalization, coir faces stiff
competition not only from cheap synthetic substitutes but also fibres like
Jute, sisal, abaca, cotton, wool, etc. The cascading effects of economic
recession happened particularly in US and in other countries of the world
in general have seriously affected the prosperity of Indian coir sector in the
export front. The Euro Zone Crisis is another area of concern. The main
destinations for export of coir products are Republic of China, USA,
Netherlands, UK, South Korea, Germany, Italy, Australia, Spain and
France. Most of the above export destinations are facing the adversities of
economic recession. Even then, there is considerable scope for furthering
the exports through product diversification and exploration of new
markets for conventional and non-conventional end use applications.
Creation of additional employment opportunities to rural artisans through
promotion of exports, especially cold countries by exploiting the growing
affinity towards eco-friendly products and consequent increased utilization
of raw material which is available in plenty also calls for continued
governmental support to this sector.
Adoption of strategic and aggressive product-specific and marketspecific
promotional programmes for popularizing coir and coir products in
markets abroad, supporting the export fraternity and export oriented
industry with capacity building and modernization programme so that the
Coir Industry attains sustainable development, are the broad objectives of
this Scheme.
2. Components of the Scheme during XII Plan
The activities implemented during XI Plan will continue to be
implemented under the scheme of Export Market Promotion during the XII
Five Year Plan:
Thus the components of this Scheme during XII Plan period would be
as below:
(i) Delegations, Consultancy & Information Sourcing
(ii) Participation in International seminars and conferences and
organizing capacity building programmes in export related areas
(iii) Participation in international fairs / product promotion
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programmes, catalogue shows and organizing exclusive
international fairs and buyer-seller meets for coir
(iv) Publicity abroad
(v) External market development assistance scheme
(vi) Coir Industry Awards
2.1 Delegation, Consultancy & Information Sourcing
2.1.1 The objectives of this component of the scheme are as follows:
(i) To expand the share of Indian coir products in global market;
(ii) To assess main competitors, product ranges, price, general
setting and promotional strategies;
(iii) To motivate distribution channels to promote coir products;
(iv) To assess tariff/non tariff barriers on coir vis-a-vis competing
products and pursue their possible elimination/reduction
through bilateral negotiations;
(v) To explore virgin markets;
(vi) Identify next-tier markets through proper study for
implementation of aggressive marketing strategies;
(vii) To build up common platform sharing information among the
coir producing countries;
(viii) To assess the various methods of production prevailing in other
coir producing countries and to compare the product ranges;
(ix) To augment modernization through technology transfer;
(x) To engage consultancy services/professional agents for specific
assignments/projects relating to export promotion;
(xi) To seek expert and professional advice on export related matters,
foreign trade, etc.; and
(xii) To hold trade talks with decision makers in
Governments/Chambers of Commerce & Industry, market/
distribution network and vendor development mechanisms.
2.1.2 The activities to be undertaken under this component of the
scheme are as below: -
(i) Sponsoring industry & market delegations to assess market
realities and prepare appropriate marketing strategy to
promote export to those markets.
(ii) Analyzing market specific and product specific problems and
formulate product specific and market specific promotional
strategies
(iii) Sponsor market missions to capture virgin markets where
there is scope for marketing coir products
(iv) Identify next-tier markets for implementation of aggressive
marketing strategies for expanding market share of Indian
Coir in such countries.
(v) Organizing Reverse Delegations
(vi) Engage consultancy services through eminent
institutions/persons for chalking out export promotion
strategies and solving export related problems
(vii) Source market information including tariff and non tariff
barriers from international marketing consultants.
2.1.3 The following measures will be taken for effective implementation
of this component of the scheme:-
(i) Invite active cooperation and guidance from Indian missions.
(ii) Giving thrust for sponsoring market missions to virgin markets and
next-tier markets where there is scope for marketing coir products
(iii) Engage agencies/persons with proven track record for export
related consultancy assignments, contracts or projects.
(iv) Link the findings of the market delegations to the promotional
strategy.
2.2 Participation in the International Seminars and Conferences
2.2.1 The objectives of this component of the scheme are as below:
(i) To obtain up-to-date information on developments in soil and water
management technologies developed and accepted for erosion
control and bio-engineering applications.
(ii) To enhance market acceptability of coir geotextile and promote its
use in erosion control, soil stabilization, rural road construction
and other bio-engineering applications all over the world.
(iii) To review the performance and prospects of coir in comparison to
other hard fibres all over the world and to formulate an appropriate
development strategy.
(iv) To present the case of Indian coir and mobilize funding support
from International agencies like Common Fund for Commodities,
Inter Governmental Group on Hard fibres, United Nations
Development Programme, International Natural Fibre Organization
(INFO), World Association for Small & Medium Enterprises
(WASME) etc., for research and modernization targeting expansion
of share in global market of Indian coir.
(v) Organizing capacity building programmes with a view to assist the
exporters to acquaint with the international trade practices and to
do successful international business.
2.2.2 The activities to be undertaken under this component of the
scheme are as follows:-
(i) Participation in the annual conference of International Erosion
Control Association (IECA).
(ii) Participation in the intercessional meetings of Inter
Governmental Group on Hard Fibres of FAO.
(iii) Participation in the seminars & conferences of International Natural
Fibre Organization, WASME etc.
(iv) Participation in the global conferences of other related international
agencies.
(v) Organize and host international seminars and conferences both in
India and abroad for promoting exports.
(vi) Organizing interactive meetings with Embassies/Consulates of
various countries for disseminating information on doing trade with
the respective countries.
(vii) Organizing capacity building programmes in export related areas
and subjects.
(viii) Facilitate participation of manufacturers in international seminars
and conferences.
(ix) Organizing dissemination sessions/publicize experience and
findings after participation in Seminars & Conferences so as to
derive maximum advantage from such events.
Note: The above participation would be subject to economy and other
instructions issued by the Government from time to time.
2.2.3 The following measures will be taken for effective implementation
of this component of the scheme:-
(i) Invite the assistance and guidance of Indian Missions
(ii) Increase visibility among the market players.
(iii) Hold meetings with decision makers and stakeholders.
(iv) Organizing buyer-seller-meets wherever possible
(v) Source funds from international agencies, with approvals of
competent authority.
(vi) Outsource competent resource persons with proven track records
from eminent institutions like IIFT for conduct of capacity building
programmes
2.3 Participation in Fairs/Product Promotion Programmes &
Catalogue Shows and organizing exclusive international fairs for
coir
2.3.1 The objectives of this component of the scheme are as under:
(i) To propagate the message of coir as an eco-friendly natural fibre.
(ii) To showcase the capabilities of Indian coir sector through display of
products.
(iii) To introduce coir and coir products in new markets abroad.
(iv) To expand the share of Indian coir products in existing markets.
(v) To capture virgin markets
(vi) To graduate coir manufacturers as successful exporters by making
them familiar with the international trade practices.
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(vii) To introduce innovative products and various end use applications
to new users of coir products.
2.3.2 The activities to be undertaken under this component of the
scheme are as follows:-
(i) Organize national participation in international fairs abroad,
(ii) Organize participation in international fairs in India,
(iii) Organize participation in catalogue shows abroad
(iv) Organize participation in product promotion programmes abroad.
(v) Organize exclusive international fairs for coir in India and abroad.
(vi) Organize Buyer Seller Meets abroad for coir
(vii) Organize reverse Buyer Seller Meets in India.
(viii) Set up temporary/permanent display centres
(ix) Organize display of coir products in the premises of Indian Missions
(x) Undertake product promotion programmes like implementing
demonstrations projects on a pilot scale, conducting seminars etc
based on a focus product/ focus market approach with a view to
educate and establish the end use applications of specific products
like coir geo-textiles among the target audience.
(xi) Undertake publicity programmes for the above
2.3.3 The following measures will be taken for effective implementation
of this component of the scheme:-
(i) Undertake wide publicity coinciding with participation
(ii) Organize Buyers? meet wherever possible
(iii) Seek the guidance and cooperation of Indian Missions
(iv) Organize pre-fairs and post fair meetings with participants
(v) Ensure the presence of a multilingual interpreter in Coir Board
pavilion.
(vi) Obtain approval well in advance
(vii) Hire the space in prime locations to attract buyers in large numbers
(viii) Customize Coir Board pavilion to increase its visibility
(ix) Give thrust to introduce the product in virgin markets
(x) Give priority for events in next-tier markets.
(xi) Introduce innovative products and new end use applications in
traditional markets
(xii) Select countries of events on the basis of marketability of coir
products, country?s financial stability and the possibility of
penetrating neighboring markets.
(xiii) Select events on the basis of its track record in attracting real
buyers and generating volume business
(xiv) Organize participation in international fairs by following a focuscountry,
focus-product approach.
2.3.4 The Guidelines for participation of Coir Board in International
Fairs / Exhibitions are as follows:
(i) In the case of Coir Board /Ministry official deputed to lead the
delegations, DA would be sanctioned as per the rates prescribed
by the Ministry of External Affairs for the period of deputation
approved by the Ministry.
(ii) Air fare of the official of the Coir Board/Ministry shall be
incurred after obtaining competitive rates from different airlines
or as per instructions issued by the Government on the subject
and also according to the class eligible to each officer.
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to stay in single room in hotels.
Expenditure on hotel accommodation in respect of Coir
Board/Ministry official(s) will be allowed as per existing
Government rules and within the rental ceiling of hotel
empanelled by Indian Embassy for official of his/her status.
(iv) Local travel expenses will be as per actual, supported by
vouchers, subject to a maximum of US $ 50 per day.
(v) Fees for common interpreter and Secretarial service including
Phone/fax/internet etc. will be as per actual supported by
vouchers subject to a maximum of US $ 50 per day.
(vi) Cost of Advertisement/Display aids/Publicity/Printing of
common catalogue will be as per actual supported by vouchers
subject to a maximum of Rs. 50,000/-.
(vii) Normally one minimum bookable area of 9/12 sqm booth shall
be reserved for Coir Board for coordinating and facilitating
participation of micro, small & medium enterprises and
registered exporters from Indian coir sector and to disseminate
the product message of Indian coir. However, in major fairs and
fairs for particular products like coir pith, coir geo-textiles
adequate space shall be reserved for organizing common
participation, not exceeding 24 sq. meters or two minimum
bookable booths as the case may be.
(viii) In the case of enterprises/exporters who are desirous of
reserving their own booth, the same will be reserved and allotted
in their name at their cost, which will enable them to avail the
facilities of fascia in own name, catalogue entry and listing in the
website of the organizers. These participants shall be extended
assistance under the EMDA component of the scheme subject to
their eligibility and complying with various provisions of the
scheme.
(ix) In the case of enterprises/exporters who are unable to hire own
separate booth, but desire to display their products through the
Board's stall, 50% of the space rent of Board's stall (minimum
bookable area) shall be levied collectively from such participants,
subject to availability of the required number of such
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participants. These participants will have to display collectively
in the half portion of the booth, and the other portion being
utilized for display of brochures, pamphlets and exhibits by the
Board and also for organizing meetings.
(x) Quality exhibits shall be procured/purchased by Coir Board by
following the procedure prescribed in GFR.
(xi) Exhibits will be sent to the Fair venue under courier mode after
obtaining competitive rates from internationally reputed courier
companies/freight forwarders.
(xii) The expenditure on interior decoration of the Board?s stall shall
be as per actual, subject to a maximum of 10% of space rental
where the built up stalls are hired.
(xiii) The minimum number of enterprises/exporters for participation
in a fair viable and effective shall be “five”.
(xiv) Deputation of officials: Only one officer shall be deputed from
Coir Board.
(xv) Wherever appropriate, the Ministry may nominate its
representative from Ministry or any of its organizations, as its
nominee in the delegation.
(xvi) The orders/instructions issued by the Ministry of
Finance/External Affairs in the matter of foreign deputation, etc.
will have over-riding effects on the provisions made in the
Scheme.
2.4 Publicity Abroad
2.4.1 The objectives of this component of the scheme are as
hereunder:
(i) Communicate the product message.
(ii) To increase the consumer acceptability.
(iii) To position coir products as environment friendly „home décor
products?.
(iv) Project “Indian Coir” as Handmade Product with Traditional
Heritage.
(v) To educate on the varied end use applications of coir.
(vi) To publicize novel and innovative products developed by the
industry.
(vii) Increase visibility for Indian coir products and product ranges
grabbing advantages of Geographical Indicators.
2.4.2 The activities to be undertaken under this component are as
follows:
(i) Production of publicity material projecting the environment
friendly aspects of coir
(ii) Release of generic advertisements in trade magazines/specialized
journals/electronic media as per the media policy of the
Government.
(iii) Undertake co-operative generic publicity in association with
Importers Associations under the guidance and supervision of
Indian Missions, eg. Publicity in Buses/Railway Coaches etc.
(iv) Production of publicity brochures, blow ups/posters/catalogue.
(v) Undertake publicity through hoardings, banners, towers, fair
catalogue etc in major fairs in which Coir Board organizes
participation.
(vi) Bringing out updated directory of exporters and other export
related publications.
(vii) Release generic ads through search engines and other internet
sources like online media, professional website etc.
(viii) Sponsor reputed events with sizable international participation
after ensuring suitable modalities for increasing visibility for coir
products.
(ix) Release of ads on buses, trams, trains, tubes etc. on the
functional applications of coir products through Indian
Missions/professional agencies.
(x) Joint publicity efforts with State Governments, Tourism
Departments, Apex Organizations, Chambers of Commerce,
Importers Associations etc.
(xi) Use social media network for educating the attributes and
advantages of coir.
(xii) Engage Professional social media agencies and Consultants for
undertaking various innovative publicity campaigns.
2.4.3 The following measures will be taken for effective
implementation of this component:
(i) Chalk out a media plan on an annual basis
(ii) Bring out advertisements on product specific/country specific
basis as per the media policy of the Government.
(iii) Ensure release of ad visuals highlighting functional applications.
(iv) Seek the guidance of Indian Missions in planning ad-campaign
and selecting media.
(v) Produce quality posters, blow ups, catalogues, corporate films etc.
for use in International Trade Fairs.
(vi) Ensure release of ads in directories/catalogues of important fairs
& events
(vii) Select search engines and social media which have wide reach
among the public for undertaking ad campaigns.
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2.5 External Market Development Assistance (EMDA)
2.5.1 The objective of this component is as under:
“To encourage the small scale exporters to enter global market and
to expand the export of Indian coir products”.
2.5.2.Activities covered for assistance under the Scheme are as follows:
(i) To participate in Buyer Seller Meet/Trade Delegation/seminars &
conferences abroad;
(ii) For participation in Trade Fairs & Exhibitions abroad;
(iii) Assistance to exporters/entrepreneurs for production of publicity
material (Production of product brochure / catalogue).
(iv) For participation in international trade fairs in India, approved by
Coir Board, which have substantial overseas buyers traffic.
2.5.3 The assistance shall be limited to the funds available for
implementation of this scheme under the head Export Market
Promotion during the XII Five Year Plan period 2012-13 to 2016-17.
2.5.4.Eligibility parameters under the scheme are as follows:-
All exporters with FOB turnover of less than Rs.2 crore worth coir
and coir products in the previous year and micro, small & medium
entrepreneurs of coir and coir products, registered with the Coir
Board, would be eligible for assistance under the scheme, provided
they have not availed the facility from any other source for the same
purpose or participated three times in the same exhibition or
undertaken sales promotion tour to the same destination thrice
with government assistance.
2.5.5 PERMISSIBLE LIMIT
Maximum three events shall be assisted under this scheme in a
financial year i.e. a combination of events including Trade
Delegation/Buyer Seller Meet/participation in exhibition/seminar
& conferences will be eligible for assistance. Further,
participation in any particular event by the same beneficiary shall
not exceed three times in all.
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2.5.6 ELIGIBLE ITEMS OF EXPENDITURE & FUNDING PATTERN
(a) Scales of assistance for participation in BSMs/ delegations/
Seminars & Conferences
Sl.
No
Eligible items Scale of assistance
1 Participation charges
including airfare
(for one representative from
one enterprise/ exporter).
100% economy class air fare
In the case of any registration/
participation charges for BSMs/
delegations/ Seminars it would
also be reimbursed along with air
fare.
2 Maximum amount of
assistance towards
participation charges
including airfare
The maximum amount of
assistance admissible shall be
Rs.1.50 Lakh.
(b) Scales of assistance for participation in fairs abroad:
Sl.
No.
Eligible items Scale of assistance
1. Space rent (built up stall)
Charges fixed by the
organizers and to be
verified by Coir Board
before making payment
100% of the space rent subject to
a maximum of Rs. 1.00 lakh or
actual rent paid, whichever is
lower (for one representative
from each participating
enterprise).
2 Airfare in economy class
(for one representative
from one enterprise/
exporter).
100% of the economy class airfare
subject to a maximum of Rs. 1.50
lakhs or actual fare paid,
whichever is lower
3 Freight charges Actual subject to a maximum of
Rs. 20,000/-
4 Maximum amount of
assistance towards air
fare, space rental, freight
forwarding charges
The maximum amount of
assistance admissible shall be
Rs.2.50 Lakh
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(c) Scale of assistance for participation in international trade
fairs in India
Sl.
No.
Eligible items Scale of assistance
1 Space rent (built up stall)
Charges fixed by the
organizers and to be
verified by Coir Board
before making payment
100% of the space rent subject to
a maximum of Rs. 1.00 lakhs or
actual rent paid, whichever is
lower (for one representative
from each enterprise).
3 Freight charges Actual subject to a maximum of
Rs. 20,000/- per participant
enterprises/ exporter per event
4 Maximum amount of
assistance towards space
rental and freight charges.
The maximum of amount of
assistance admissible shall be
Rs.1.00 Lakh
(d) Organization of International Conferences/Seminars in India
Assistance may be provided under the scheme for orga