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7. Technology Mission on Coconut

This mission was launched in 2001. It has 4 major components i.e.

Development and adoption of technologies for management of pests and diseases affecting coconut gardens.

Development and adoption of technologies for processing and product diversification

Market research and Promotion.

Technical support, external evaluation and Emergent requirements.

Financial assistance is provided in development, demonstration and adoption of technologies, as well as for market research and promotion upto 100% depending upon the cost of project and beneficiary.