Coir Vikas Yojana 2025: Development, Training & Global Promotion for India’s Coir Sector

Women artisan spinning coir yarn under Mahila Coir Yojana in rural India

Introduction

The Coir Vikas Yojana (CVY) is a centrally sponsored scheme under the Ministry of MSME, aimed at holistic development of India’s traditional coir industry. With a strong focus on rural employment, women empowerment, skill upgradation, and market access, CVY offers financial and technical support through various subcomponents.

This guide highlights the structure and benefits of CVY 2025, including schemes like Mahila Coir Yojana, Skill Training, Export Market Promotion, and Domestic Branding Support.


📅 Table of Contents

  1. What is Coir Vikas Yojana (CVY)?
  2. Key Objectives of CVY
  3. Subcomponent 1: Mahila Coir Yojana (MCY)
  4. Subcomponent 2: Skill Upgradation & Training
  5. Subcomponent 3: Export Market Promotion (EMPM)
  6. Subcomponent 4: Domestic Market Promotion
  7. Eligibility Criteria
  8. Application Process
  9. Benefits of CVY for Entrepreneurs
  10. FAQs
  11. How Sigma Solutions Can Help
  12. Conclusion

1. What is Coir Vikas Yojana (CVY)?

CVY is a broad umbrella scheme that promotes the development of India’s coir industry. It offers:

  • Free training for coir artisans
  • Financial assistance for machinery purchase
  • Trade promotion and branding
  • Women-focused entrepreneurship support

2. Key Objectives of CVY

  • ✅ Generate rural employment through coir activities
  • ✅ Empower women in coir-producing households
  • ✅ Promote eco-friendly, GI-tagged coir products
  • ✅ Expand export markets for Indian coir
  • ✅ Facilitate design innovation and process modernisation

3. Subcomponent 1: Mahila Coir Yojana (MCY)

  • Target Group: Women from coir-producing families
  • Support Provided:
    • Free spinning/weaving training
    • 75% subsidy on coir machinery (motorised ratt, spinning wheel)
    • Post-training marketing and self-employment support
  • Goal: Build self-reliant women-led micro-enterprises in rural India

4. Subcomponent 2: Skill Upgradation & Training

  • Conducts structured training in:
    • Coir fibre extraction, spinning, dyeing, and product design
  • Duration:
    • 6 weeks (basic) to 6 months (advanced)
  • Stipend:
    • Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 6,000 depending on the course
  • Certification:
    • NSQF-aligned government certification upon completion

5. Subcomponent 3: Export Market Promotion (EMPM)

  • Financial aid for:
    • Participation in international expos and fairs
    • Export branding, logistics, and buyer-seller meets
    • Export documentation support
  • Objective: Enhance India’s share in the global coir market

6. Subcomponent 4: Domestic Market Promotion

  • Promotes coir products in India through:
    • Coir Board showrooms and exhibitions
    • State-level design and technology workshops
    • Awareness campaigns for eco-friendly and GI-tagged products

7. Eligibility Criteria

  • Women artisans from coir-producing households
  • Registered MSMEs and coir cooperatives
  • Individual entrepreneurs from coastal states like:
    • Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Assam
  • Startups involved in coir innovation and sustainability

8. Application Process

  1. Visit the Coir Board office or the training centre (offline process)
  2. Submit basic documents: Aadhaar, address proof, bank details
  3. Fill training or MCY form depending on the scheme
  4. For export participation, submit a proposal to the Coir Board HQ

9. Benefits of CVY for Entrepreneurs

  • 75% machinery subsidy under Mahila Coir Yojana
  • Free NSQF-certified training with stipend
  • ✅ Access to national and global trade fairs
  • ✅ Branding and packaging assistance
  • ✅ Retail visibility via Coir Board outlets

10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Who implements CVY?
The Coir Board, under Ministry of MSME.

Q2. Is training free for everyone?
Yes. All eligible participants get free training and stipend.

Q3. Can men apply under Mahila Coir Yojana?
No. MCY is exclusively for women.

Q4. What machinery is supported?
Motorized ratt, spinning wheels, defibering machines, coir looms, etc.

Q5. Are MSMEs eligible for international fairs?
Yes, if coir is the principal product and MSME is registered.

Q6. Can startups apply for coir innovation projects?
Yes, especially those working on eco-friendly product designs.

Q7. What is the stipend amount?
Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 6,000 based on training type.

Q8. Are training sessions held online?
No. Most are in-person at Coir Board centers.

Q9. Can Northeast artisans participate?
Yes, especially from Assam and Tripura.

Q10. Is there a loan scheme under CVY?
No direct loan, but machinery subsidy and marketing support is provided.


11. How Sigma Solutions Can Help

We support coir sector applicants through:

  • Filling MCY and training forms
  • DPR creation for machinery subsidy
  • Trade fair registration & documentation
  • Vendor and tool sourcing for machinery
  • MSME/Udyam registration support

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12. Conclusion

The Coir Vikas Yojana 2025 is a game-changing initiative that modernizes traditional livelihoods by equipping artisans and MSMEs with the tools, skills, and markets they need to thrive. Whether you’re a woman artisan starting out or a coir exporter scaling globally, CVY has the framework to support you.

Partner with Sigma Solutions to unlock every benefit from training to exports.

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