Basic Information
Full Name: Coconut Development Board
Abbreviation: CDB
Parent Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India
Type: Statutory Body under the Coconut Development Board Act, 1979
Headquarters: Kochi, Kerala
Established: January 12, 1981
Official Website: https://coconutboard.gov.in
About the Board:
The Coconut Development Board (CDB) is a statutory body dedicated to the integrated development of the coconut industry in India — from farming to value addition and export promotion.
It supports farmers, entrepreneurs, and cooperatives engaged in coconut cultivation, processing, and marketing, ensuring better income and sustainability in the sector.
Objectives of CDB
- Increase productivity and income of coconut farmers.
- Expand coconut cultivation area using high-yield and disease-resistant varieties.
- Promote value addition, processing, and export of coconut products.
- Provide training, research, and technology to farmers and entrepreneurs.
- Encourage coconut-based farming systems and integrated rural development.
- Ensure market linkages and price stability for coconut growers.
Benefits of the Coconut Development Board (CDB)
(Helping every coconut farmer grow stronger, smarter, and richer)
1. Support for Farmers’ Income and Productivity
- Farmers receive financial assistance to plant new coconut palms, rejuvenate old gardens, and manage pests.
- Provides subsidies for replanting, irrigation, and fertilization under the Integrated Coconut Development Scheme (ICDS).
- Encourages intercropping and mixed farming so farmers earn more from the same land.
2. High-Quality Planting Materials
- CDB supplies certified hybrid and dwarf seedlings that give better yield and resist diseases.
- Operates nurseries and demonstration farms across India.
- Farmers can buy seedlings directly from approved CDB nurseries at subsidized rates.
3. Promotion of Coconut-Based Industries
- Entrepreneurs can set up processing units for coconut oil, virgin coconut oil, coconut milk, water, chips, sugar, coir, and shell products.
- CDB offers financial support and technology guidance through the Technology Mission on Coconut (TMOC).
- Encourages MSMEs and startups to create employment in rural areas.
4. Better Market Prices & Value Addition
- Through training and product diversification, farmers can earn more by processing instead of selling raw coconuts.
- CDB connects farmers with buyers, exporters, and online platforms.
- Promotes branding and packaging support for premium and organic coconut products.
5. Training, Skill Development & Capacity Building
- Regular workshops and training programmes on cultivation, nursery management, and product manufacturing.
- Helps women’s self-help groups (SHGs) and youth start small coconut-based enterprises.
- Farmers learn modern farming techniques, pest control, and business management.
6. Export Promotion and Global Opportunities
- CDB assists exporters in international trade fairs and buyer-seller meets.
- Provides support for export registration, product certification, and marketing materials.
- Expands India’s share in the global coconut product market.
7. Research, Innovation, and Technology Support
- CDB works with research institutes like CPCRI to introduce high-yield varieties and sustainable technologies.
- Promotes solar dryers, mechanical huskers, and modern processing equipment for efficiency.
- Helps farmers adopt eco-friendly pest and disease management practices.
8. Sustainable and Environment-Friendly Practices
- Promotes organic cultivation and soil health management.
- Encourages use of coconut husks, shells, and coir waste for eco-products, reducing farm waste.
- Supports zero-waste coconut processing units powered by renewable energy.
9. Empowerment of Women & Rural Communities
- Women-led cooperatives and SHGs receive training and small-scale machinery to run home-based coconut units.
- Improves livelihoods and provides steady income sources in coastal and rural areas.
- Builds community-owned enterprises that share profits among local members.
10. Financial Assistance & Subsidies
- Subsidies up to 25–40% for:
- Setting up coconut nurseries
- Installing processing units
- Modernization of existing units
- Interest subsidies and loans available through NABARD-linked programs.
11. Digital Services and Market Information
- Farmers can get real-time price updates, training schedules, and scheme applications through the CDB website.
- Online forms and e-governance tools make applying for schemes faster and more transparent.
12. Partnership Opportunities
- Open collaboration with State Governments, cooperatives, and private enterprises to promote integrated coconut farming clusters.
- Encourages public–private partnerships (PPP) for large-scale processing and export projects.
In Summary
The Coconut Development Board is a one-stop support system for everyone connected with coconuts — from planting to processing, from training to export.
Its programs increase farmers’ income, create jobs, promote eco-friendly industries, and make India a global leader in coconut-based products.
Beneficiaries
- Coconut Farmers (individuals and groups)
- Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs)
- Self-Help Groups (SHGs)
- Cooperative Societies
- Entrepreneurs / MSMEs
- Exporters / Traders
- State Agriculture Departments
Documents Required
- Aadhaar / PAN Card
- Land ownership proof or lease agreement
- Passport-size photographs
- Bank account details
- Project proposal (for processing units)
- GST / MSME registration (for entrepreneurs)
- Consent letter from local agriculture officer
Major Ongoing Schemes & Programmes
| Integrated Coconut Development Scheme (ICDS) | Flagship programme of CDB. Focuses on: Expansion of coconut cultivation. Replanting and rejuvenation of old gardens. Demonstration and farmer training. Pest & disease management. Provides financial assistance to farmers and cooperatives. |
| Technology Mission on Coconut (TMOC) | Aims to promote innovation, product diversification, and value addition. Encourages industries to produce high-value products like virgin coconut oil, coconut chips, coconut sugar, and activated carbon. Financial support for establishing coconut processing units. |
| Replanting and Rejuvenation Scheme | Targets old, unproductive, and diseased coconut palms. Provides subsidy for removing and replanting with high-yield varieties. Focuses mainly on Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal. |
| Farmers Training & Entrepreneurship Development Programme | Regular training sessions on: Scientific cultivation Nursery management Processing technologies Business skills for entrepreneurs |
| Export Promotion Scheme | Supports exporters of coconut products. Helps entrepreneurs participate in international trade fairs and buyer-seller meets. Provides assistance for export infrastructure and branding. |
| Coconut Processing and Product Diversification | Assistance for setting up: Virgin Coconut Oil units Coconut shell charcoal and activated carbon units Coconut water bottling and coir-based product units Encourages MSMEs and Startups in the coconut sector. |
Who’s Who
| Designation | Name | Contact / Email |
| Chairperson | Dr. K.V. Prabhu (IAS) | chairperson@coconutboard.gov.in |
| Secretary | Shri S. Jayakumar | secy@coconutboard.gov.in |
| Director (Development) | Shri K. Ramesh | director.dev@coconutboard.gov.in |
| Director (Marketing) | Ms. A. Rajani | director.mktg@coconutboard.gov.in |
| Regional Offices: | Kochi, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar | Visit https://coconutboard.gov.in/ro |
Contact Details
Head Office:
Coconut Development Board
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Kera Bhavan, SRV Road, Kochi – 682011, Kerala, India
📞 Phone: +91-484-2376265 / 2377266
📠 Fax: +91-484-2377902
📧 Email: info@coconutboard.gov.in
Grievance Redressal
- You can raise complaints or feedback through:
- https://pgportal.gov.in (Centralized Public Grievance Portal)
- Or email directly to: complaints@coconutboard.gov.in