Coir Vikas Yojana (CVY)
About the Programme
Coir Vikas Yojana promotes the overall development of the coir industry through technology upgradation, skill development, worker welfare, modernization, research, export promotion and employment generation. It is an umbrella scheme implemented through the Coir Board under the Ministry of MSME.
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Benefits
- Support for modernization and technology development in the coir sector.
- Skill development and entrepreneurship training.
- Assistance for machinery, equipment and improved production techniques.
- Welfare measures for coir workers.
- Export and domestic market-promotion support.
- Development of new coir products and research and development support.
- Better utilization of coir raw materials.
- Empowerment of rural women and generation of employment opportunities.
Eligibility
Eligibility depends on the selected component. Eligible applicants may include coir workers, artisans, women engaged in coir activities, entrepreneurs, coir manufacturing units, Self-Help Groups, co-operative societies, partnership firms, NGOs and registered companies engaged in eligible coir activities. Enterprises seeking machinery or infrastructure assistance must satisfy the registration, project and investment conditions of the relevant component.
How to Apply
- Visit the official Coir Board website.
- Review the available component, such as technology upgradation, skill development, women’s training, market promotion or production infrastructure.
- Register or obtain the prescribed application from the concerned Coir Board office.
- Enter the applicant, enterprise, project, machinery, employment and financial details.
- Upload or submit the prescribed supporting documents.
- Submit the application through the online portal or concerned regional office, as applicable.
- The Coir Board examines the application and may conduct technical or physical verification.
- Approved assistance is released according to the conditions of the selected component.
Documents
The exact checklist varies by component. It may include Aadhaar, PAN, address proof, photograph, Udyam Registration, Coir Board registration, constitution documents, project report, machinery quotations, bank-loan sanction letter where applicable, land or premises documents, bank details, invoices, CA-certified expenditure details and declarations prescribed under the relevant component.
FAQ
Q: What is the main purpose of CVY?
A: To modernize the coir industry, build skills, improve productivity, support workers and generate employment.
Q: Who implements the scheme?
A: The Coir Board under the Ministry of MSME.
Q: Does it support women?
A: Yes. Rural women’s empowerment and employment generation are major areas of support.
Q: Is machinery assistance available?
A: Yes, under the applicable technology-upgradation or production-infrastructure component.
Q: Is the scheme active?
A: Yes. APMSMEONE lists CVY as an active scheme.
Beneficiary:
As mentioned above
Benefits:
Empowerment of rural women and employment generation through comprehensive support for the coir industry.
How To Apply
As mentioned above.