the Land of Keras (coconut trees). Husk of the coconut is used to
make coir. In olden days this husk was thrown away as a waste or
used as a fuel. Later this waste husk became the hero of Kerala
economy. Total world coir production is approximately 250,000
264 coir
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tons. Developing world gives more importance to this Industry
and 90% of the production is shared by India and Sri Lanka. Out
of this 60 % of the production is mainly from Kerala especially
Alleppey district. Costal districts of Alleppey and Quilon are the