About the Division
Consultancy Division is the extension wing of National Coir Research & Management Institute. The major activities of the division include providing Government advisory, bring together experts from the Government, industry, academic institutions, other related organisations to evolve, develop and supply quality industrial consultancies, study and report on sector analysis, conduct socio economic studies, conduct market research for new products, imparting skill development training programs for workers & conducting seminars, workshops and certificate programs.
Brand Building of Kerala Coir
NCRMI designed a brand logo of coir and coir products for Kerala to improve the size of market in both international and domestic arena. The Brand logo was unveiled by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Kerala on Jan 26th, 2007 at VJT Hall, Trivandrum. NCRMI implemented brand building programme for Coir and Coir products from Kerala along with its quality assessment and acquired the brand name and logo - “Kerala Coir - Golden Yarn of Gods Own Country” under Trade mark certification (No.1560984, 1545286, 1545285 & 1560895). Coir Trade Mark are obtained for fibre, ropes, strings, nets, cords, twines, carpets, mats, mattings, rugs and geo textiles.
Development of Digital Coir Runnage Meter
Digital Coir Runnage Meter is an accurate, easy-to-use, low maintenance testing instrument used to determine the runnage of coir yarn. It is a table top, portable and easy to handle instrument dedicated to find the accuracy in runnage. The runnage of coir yarn is displayed in a character LCD display mounted over the instrument with a pre-programmed microcontroller and an optical encoder giving all the necessary information needed at a glance. The runnage of a coir yarn can be measured in less than a minute in this exclusive instrument.
Key Features
- Highly accurate
- Identify runnage in wide ranges
- Portable & Elite design
- Easy operation
- Character LCD display for result and any other information
- Less than 1 minute to find runnage
- Single operator
Specifications
- Dimension – 70cm X 45cm X 32cm
- Weight – 14 Kg
- Power – 20 W
- Voltage – 230 V AC
- Speed – 60 rpm
- Display – 6 digit
- Measurement Accuracy - +/- 1%
- Reset – Push button
- Belt – Synchronous belts
- User interface – Membrane keypad
Organizing Coir Kerala International Exhibition
Coir Kerala Exhibition, the biggest international expo on coir and allied natural fibres had been professionally organized nine editions of this annual event at EMS Stadium, Alappuzha, since its first version during 2011. NCRMI acted as the organizing agency for six editions and coordinated three editions of this magnanimous event wherein 140 odd international buyers from 70 countries participated in each episode along with 100 odd domestic stakeholders. Coir Kerala exhibition centre is encompassed with the most modern International pavilion accommodating theme based stalls showcasing the coir product and its applications with unique facilities for one-to-one discussions. International & National Level Seminars, Buyer-Seller Meets, Road Shows, and Domestic Exhibitions are the standalone features of the event. This expo has been marked as the most sought after event in the calendar of International exhibitions across the globe.
Price Fixation of different varieties of coir yarn on a pan Kerala basis
NCRMI performed a comprehensive scientific analysis of the operation parameters for yarn manufacturing for fixing the price of different variants of coir yarn under all coir project areas. Govt. vide G.O. (Rt.) No. 12/2019/ID dtd.05.01.2019 constituted a technical committee with policy makers of Coir Directorate, Coirfed, Coir PSU’s for this price fixation endeavour. This initiative encompassed all the techno-commercial and relevant social factors prevalent in the coir yarn manufacturing process.
Peformance Assessment of the Mechanized Spinning Coir Co-operatives Units
NCRMI implemented the performance assessment of the mechanized spinning coir co-operaitves at Kannur project area. The operation and processess involved in the production centre were evaluated. A detailed report on the performance parameters existed in the coir co-operaitve societies along with recommendations on its expansion scope submitted to Government.
Systemic productivity cum cost analytics study of Automatic Spinning Machine
Kerala Government as part of the flagship programme desired to operate 1000 Automatic Spinning Machines (ASM) in 100 odd coir co-op’s across the State. To finalize of operation policy for ASM’s, NCRMI implemented the system productivity cum cost analytics study across the selected co-op’s by the Coir Department for ASM installation. Entire technical cum socio economic parameters were included in this venture. A high level committee formed by Coir Directorate with representation from Coirfed, Coir PSU’s, Union leaders and project monitoring unit. Productivity linked remuneration pattern and its impact were focussed in this study and report submitted to Government.
Relative production analysis of differently manufactured brands of automatic spinning machine
NCRMI carried out the relative production analysis of automatic spinning machine (ASM’s) different brands manufactured by M/s KSCMMC, M/s Sukumar Engineers and M/s 2M Engineers. NCRMI assessed and evaluated the performance cum working parameters based on the assimilation of primary data from the procured machines of the above brands. The analysis report with recommendation submitted to Govt.
Output and Quality Assessment of various manufacturing process in yarn making
NCRMI had been entrusted by Apex Body for Coir (ABC) for analysing the productivity of different yarn manufacturing processes. The evaluation study was conducted by NCRMI along with the support of a committee consisting of members from Coir Directorate, Coirfed and Coir PSU’s. In this initiative, output parameters of different techniques (hand, ratt and ASM) for making the major varieties of yarn were scientifically been evaluated based on actual observed values. Quality parameters were adjudged for finalizing the output a yarn making technique.
Workshop on Frame mats
NCRMI has conducted a workshop for Master trainers with the help of experts from NIFT and COIRBOARD. This was a refreshment workshop to induce more technical/marketing inputs to the course module of NCRMI training to develop more aesthetic and economical products during the training program. Thus the marketing of the products that are produced by women workers of coir cooperative societies can be easily marketed by the societies.
Sponsored Live Workshop in association with E&Y & VSDF
NCRMI in association with M/s Ernst & Young GDS & M/s Viswa Santhi Development Foundation is organizing a live workshop “Threads of Sustainablity – Coir Products making initiative”. The association is aimed at creating an impactful program for a common cause – to “care for the Mother Nature” by raising the slogan GO GREEN.
The project is devised to join hands with the young generation techies of Ernst & Young (EY) for the making of E-coir bag (2000 Nos) and coir frame mats (150 Nos.) like Corridor Mats, Mesh Mats, Round Mats & Sinnet Mats. The event was attended by approximately 2000 volunteers of M/s EYGDS. Venues were E & Y GDS campuses at Trivandrum & Kochi along with NCRMI campus. The live workshop was conducted from 27th to 30th November and 4th to 5th December 2023.
Workshop on setting up of private DF mills for prospective entrepreneurs
As part of its 2nd reorganization movement has paved way for the mechanization and in-turn modernization of the coir industry. Another main goal of the movement is to make the State self sufficient in raw material requirements. Interested Entrepreneurs from all over Kerala were shortlisted and were invited for the workshop after preliminary screening by respective project offices under Coir Development Department. Around 150 selected participants were invited for the workshop and were present for the workshop. Apart from Interested entrepreneurs there were Coir Department Officials, representatives from District Industries centre, Kerala State Electricity Board officials, Staffs from Pollution Control Board, Officials from LSGD, Kerala Financial Corporation officials and officers from various PSU’s.
Workshop on 2nd Reorganization of Coir Sector in Kerala
NCRMI in association with Coir Development Department has conducted a Workshop on “2nd reorganization of coir sector in Kerala” from 04.04.2018 to 05.04.2018. The 2 day workshop program included study and interaction of the present status of the actions taken as part of the reorganization movement and the problems and issues formed during the progress of the mission. The training session was inaugurated by Sri. N Padmakumar IAS, Director, Directorate of Coir Development. The workshop was an interactive session exploring the new issues developed and throwing light on to the newest hurdles in the implementation of the reorganization movement and finding their solutions from within. The workshop was a fruitful study of the Reorganization of the Coir Industry and bringing insight to the industry by self assessment by various project offices & PSU’s and ways for their self development owing to the reorganization. A total of 89 officials from Directorate of Coir Development participated in the training program. There were also officials form COIRFED, Kerala State Coir Corporation, FOMIL, Kerala State Coir Machine Manufacturing Company, NCRMI, Industry experts, Management Experts and invited delegates for the workshop.
Workshop on Coir Geotextile for Officials of Coir Development Department
NCRMI has conducted the workshop on Coir Geotextile for officials of Coir Department on 07.10.2021. The workshop was to initiate the marketing of Coir Geotextiles in Panchayats, Blocks and Municipalities using the workforce of Coir project offices under Coir Development Department. The workshop was inaugurated by Sri V R Vinod IAS, Director of Coir Development & Director, NCRMI. Senior officials of all the10 project offices along with officers who would be engaged in the marketing of Geo textile were directed by the Department for participation in the workshop. 26 participants from all project offices participated in the workshop.
Conducted workshop on restructuring of Coir Industry
Workshop on restructuring of Coir Indutsry for the officers of Coir Directorate and Coir PSU’s and Kudumbasree units was held on 24.11.2017 to 26.11.2017 at NCRMI seminar hall. The 3 day workshop was an important milestone in the 2nd reorganization movement of the Coir Industry. Selected participants from various sectors were invited for effortful contribution towards the reorganization movement. The issues in various sectors were discussed and its solution was tried to figure out. The program was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister for Finance and Coir Dr Thomas Isaac. Group discussions project wise were held, direct interaction of Minister with the project officers were also conducted. Cost analysis of DF mills was performed. Discussion was held on the coir cooperative structure reorganizing, issues in spinning sector and finally marketing and implementation of geotextiles and its status was discussed.
Workshop on Scope of Online Marketing in Coir Industry for Senior Officials of Coir PSU’s
NCRMI has conducted a workshop for Senior officials of Coir PSU’s to promote the coir products in the domestic markets with the help of Online media namely prominent ecommerce sites like Amazon, Flipkart and other related sites and via Social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Watsapp etc., The workshop was conducted for 2 days from 15th to 16th May 2023. A group of 24 participants from various PSU’s – COIRFED, Kerala State Coir Corporation and from Coir Cooperative Societies and also officials from Directorate of Coir Development participated in the workshop.
Workshop on Techno Marketing of Coir Geotextiles under MGNREGAS for DCD Officials
NCRMI under the direction of Coir Directorate conducted One day Workshop for Officials of Directorate of Coir Development on 27.02.2022 at NCRMI campus, Trivandrum. The workshop platform was conceptualized for officials of Coir Directorate taking cue of the laxity in realizing the Coir Geotextiles orders from LSGD under different MGNREGS projects as against MoU signed. The crux concept for conduct of the workshop is to acquaint the officials of the Coir Directorate to master their knowledge base on Coir Geotextiles for direct marketing with LSGD with the support of Coir Public sectors – COIRFED, Kerala State Coir Corporation & Foam Mattings (India) Ltd on a pan Kerala basis.
NCRMI Campus
NCRMI campus is situated at Kudapanakunnu panchayath coming under Thiruvananthapuram Corporation area. It is fledged over 7 Acres of land in a lush green environment inhabited by different varieties of trees and plants and also has a well maintained fresh water pond in the campus. It is a green campus and environment friendly practices are followed, particularly plastic & similar non-environment friendly items are not allowed inside campus. The NCRMI campus comprises of 4 main buildings and 2 works sheds. Administrative block, Lab block, Machine shop and Canteen are the 4 buildings .
Seminar Hall
NCRMI has a fully furnished seminar hall that can accommodate 80 persons at a time. The hall is air conditioned and furnished with coir products to adhere functionality of seminar/lecture halls. The coir furnishing is both aesthetic and performs its duty as an acoustic material by cutting off the echo and also regulates the temperature inside the hall accordingly. The chairs are height adjusted cushioned seats that are ergonomically designed to reduce pressure during long sessions and have adjustable padded arm rest attached. The hall is also equipped with LCD projector and high speed internet facility.
Training hall
NCRMI has two training hall that are completely air conditioned with a capacity to accommodate 50 persons each. The training hall has cushioned seats with armrest for taking down lecture with LCD projector.
Hostel Facility
NCRMI has a fully furnished air conditioned hostel for the participants of various training programs within the campus. NCRMI hostel can accommodate 44 delegates at a time. The rooms are spacious, well maintained and air conditioned. The hostel also has a separate recreation room for indoor games and which also has a TV and built in internet facility.
Canteen
NCRMI consists of a separate canteen building which is maintained hygienically and neatly. The canteen is a situated separately close to the trainees hotel inside the NCRMI campus. The canteen can accommodate 50 participants on a stretch. The chairs are steel and have marble top tables that can be arranged as per requirement to cater more participants.
Conduct of Buyer Seller Meets/Trade Meets/ Road Shows
Expansion of Market calls for strong marketing strategies. The traditional marketing methods of advertisement both in the print and visual media, display advertisements such as hoardings, banners etc have their own limitation. The wholesaler or the retailer and the ultimate buyer may not get an accurate account about the features, utility and the uniqueness of the product. The more acceptable and viable marketing method is to reach the Buyer with the product. Here come the relevance and significance of the Buyer – Seller Meets/Trade Meets accompanied by the display of products. It provides certain eminent benefits:
- It creates a platform where the Seller personally meets the potential buyer.
- The Buyer in turn could interact with the Seller / manufacturer directly and collect accurate information/details/features of the products on the stand for sale.
- The seller displays his products and the buyer get an opportunity to assess the quality and possible utility of these products.
- The platform also provides a venue for negotiation/bargain and finalization of contracts.
- The buyer – seller meets/Trade Meets thus create a permanent and unbroken bond between the Seller and Buyers.
- Therefore such Buyer – seller Meets/Trade Meets open a very potential market for the coir products.
The Buyer – Seller Meets with Product shows are, therefore, a highly effective marketing strategy to achieve the goal of strengthening the existing market and also to capture new buyers and tap new market. Participation of genuine buyers/traders/opinion makers etc in such Meets shall definitely augment the market. The Product show displaying latest products in the industry will convince the buyers about the use, utility and uniqueness of the coir products. Similarly the short video shows and the one to one interpersonal discussions and deliberations clarify the trends in the industry. Thus successfully organised Buyer – Seller Meets will be the most effective means to capture new market for the coir industry. The presence of top officials from the Coir Industry from the Government, Public Sector Undertakings etc in such events give it more significance and credibility. The Trade representatives, Buyers and the various organizations attending such events in the past have appreciated the attempts initiated by the Government of Kerala. Hence without any doubt we could state that Buyer –Seller Meets and Product shows play a vital role in marketing.
Buyer Seller Meet - Alleppey
Buyer seller meet was held at Alleppey as part of Coir Kerala 2017. International participants from different parts of the world participated in the event. The Buyer seller meet was held on 7th October 2018.
Buyer Seller Meet - Bhopal
NCRMI has conducted a Buyer Seller Meet and product show at Bhopal on 9th October 2015 in association with all the three Coir PSU’s – COIRFED, Kerala State Coir Corporation and FOMIL. The Buyer Seller Meet was inaugurated by K Madanan, Director of Coir Development. The meet was conducted to attract and bring-in new traders/entrepreneurs to coir industry.
Buyer Seller Meet - Bhubaneshwar
NCRMI has conducted a Buyer Seller Meet and product show at Nagpur on 21st December 2015 in association with all the three Coir PSU’s – COIRFED, Kerala State Coir Corporation and FOMIL. The meet was conducted to attract and bring-in new traders/entrepreneurs to coir industry.
Buyer Seller Meet - Nagpur
NCRMI has conducted a Buyer Seller Meet and product show at Nagpur on 15th December 2015 in association with all the three Coir PSU’s – COIRFED, Kerala State Coir Corporation and FOMIL. The Buyer Seller Meet was inaugurated by Sri Satheesh IAS, Secretary(Coir) along with Sri. K Madanan, Director of coir Development. The meet was conducted to attract and bring-in new traders/entrepreneurs to coir industry.
Buyer Seller Meet - Vishakapattanam
NCRMI has conducted a Buyer Seller Meet and product show at Vishakapattanam on 6th April 2015 in association with all the three Coir PSU’s – COIRFED, Kerala State Coir Corporation and FOMIL. The meet was conducted to attract and bring-in new traders/entrepreneurs to coir industry.
Buyer Seller Meet - Ahmedabad
NCRMI has conducted a Buyer Seller Meet and product show at Ahmedabad on 4th December 2014 in association with all the three Coir PSU’s – COIRFED, Kerala State Coir Corporation and FOMIL. The meet was conducted to attract and bring-in new traders/entrepreneurs to coir industry.
Buyer Seller Meet - Kolkata
NCRMI has conducted a Buyer Seller Meet and product show at Kolkata on 24th November 2014 in association with all the three Coir PSU’s – COIRFED, Kerala State Coir Corporation and FOMIL. The buyer seller meeting was inaugurated by Sri K Madanan, Director of Coir Development along with Managing Director/Chairman of PSU’s. The meet was conducted to attract and bring-in new traders/entrepreneurs to coir industry.
Buyer Seller Meet - New Delhi
NCRMI has conducted a Buyer Seller Meet and product show at New Delhi on 17th January 2014 in association with all the three Coir PSU’s – COIRFED, Kerala State Coir Corporation and FOMIL. The meet was conducted to attract and bring-in new traders/entrepreneurs to coir industry.
Buyer Seller Meet - Pune
NCRMI has conducted a Buyer Seller Meet and product show at Pune on 27th November 2014 in association with all the three Coir PSU’s – COIRFED, Kerala State Coir Corporation and FOMIL. The Buyer Seller Meet was inaugurated by Smt Rani George IAS, Secretary (Coir) along with Sri. K Madanan, Director of Coir Development. The meet was conducted to attract and bring-in new traders/entrepreneurs to coir industry.
Buyer Seller Meet - Banglore
NCRMI has conducted a Buyer Seller Meet and product show at Banglore on 21st December 2012 in association with all the three Coir PSU’s – COIRFED, Kerala State Coir Corporation and FOMIL. The meet was conducted to attract and bring-in new traders/entrepreneurs to coir industry.
Buyer Seller Meet - Chandigarh
NCRMI has conducted a Buyer Seller Meet and product show at Banglore on 3rd December 2012 in association with all the three Coir PSU’s – COIRFED, Kerala State Coir Corporation and FOMIL. The Buyer Seller Meet was inaugurated by Smt. Rani George IAS, Secretary(Coir). The meet was conducted to attract and bring-in new traders/entrepreneurs to coir industry.
Buyer Seller Meet - Jaipur
NCRMI has conducted a Buyer Seller Meet and product show at Banglore on 1st October 2012 in association with all the three Coir PSU’s – COIRFED, Kerala State Coir Corporation and FOMIL. The Buyer Seller Meet was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister for Health & Coir Sri. Adoor Prakash and Smt. Rani George IAS, Secretary (Coir) along with Coir Director Sri. K Madanan. The meet was conducted to attract and bring-in new traders/entrepreneurs to coir industry.
Buyer Seller Meet - Alappuzha
NCRMI in association with Coir Development Department has conducted Coir Kerala 2011 at Alappuzha. The event was held on 4th to 9th February 2011 at EMS stadium, Alleppey for promoting coir and its allied products in the National and International arena. The Buyer Seller Meet was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister for Cooperation and Coir Sri. G Sudhakaran.
To set up a stage for the domestic producers/traders to interact with the international buyers, a buyer seller meet was held at Lake Palace Resort at Alappuzha on February 6th 2011.
Exhibitors Meet - Kolkata
NCRMI has conducted exhibitors meet at Kolkata, West Bengal for sourcing exhibitors/traders for participating them in the Coir Kerala 2017 to be held from 5th to 9th October 2017. The exhibitors meet was conducted on 14th September 2017 at Park Prime Hotel, Kolkata. The program was inaugurated by Sri Padmakumar IAS, Secretary(Coir).
Exhibitors Meet - Pollachi
NCRMI has conducted exhibitors meet at Pollachi, Tamil Nadu for sourcing exhibitors/traders for participating them in the Coir Kerala 2017 to be held from 5th to 9th October 2017. The exhibitors meet was conducted on 16th September 2017 at Chamber of Commerce, Pollachi. The program was conducted in association with Coir Board Pollchi Regional Office. The program was inaugurated by Sri C P Radhakrishnan, Chairman, Coir Board.
Trade Meet - New Delhi
NCRMI has conducted exhibitors meet at New Delhi for sourcing entrepreneurs/traders to Coir industry. To introduce new products and latest developments in the industry and to attarct them for investing in the industry. The trade meet was conducted on 5th January 2012 ahead of Coir Kerala. The program was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister for Health and Coir Sri Adoor Prakash along with Smt Rani George IAS, Secretary(Coir) & Sri K Madanan, Director, Coir Development Department.
Trade Meet - Mumbai
NCRMI has conducted exhibitors meet at Mumbai, Maharashtra for sourcing entrepreneurs/traders to Coir industry. To introduce new products and latest developments in the industry and to attarct them for investing in the industry. The trade meet was conducted on 9th January 2012 ahead of Coir Kerala. The program was inaugurated by Smt Rani George IAS, Secretary(Coir) along with Sri K Madanan, Director, Coir Development Department.
Conduct of Road Show - Pollachi
The road show was held at Pollachi before the Coir Kerala 2015 to be held at Alleppey from February 1 to February 5, 2015. The road show was held with the support of M/s Coir Board. Participants were from the coir industry based from in and around of Pollachi.The inauguration of the event was done by Secretary, COIRBOARD. The chief guests included eminent personalities in the Coir Industry of Tamil Nadu especially Pollachi. Director of Coir Development was also present with dignitaries. The road show was conducted for boosting Coir Kerala 2015. The main aim of the event was for inviting the participation of coir industry based people from Tamil Nadu. Thus ensure the domestic participation to make the event much larger and competitive. There were people from Coir fibre industry, pith industry, coir products manufacturers and other eminent guests related to the field of Coir. The program was a grand success.
One Day Seminar on the applications of Coir Geotextiles at Muthukalm Block Panchayath (15.05.2010)
NCRMI has conducted “One Day Seminar on the applications of Coir Geotextiles” at Muthukulam Block Panchyat during the function organized for honoring the block as Coir Bhoovastra Block. Eminent researchers/ academicians/development officers etc. who has proven their mettle in this field shall be invited as Resource persons. Over 150 participants including decision makers of concerned agencies like Presidents, District Panchayat; Presidents, Block Panchayat; Presidents, Gramma Panchayat; Engineers of LSGD, Irrigation Dept., Agricultural Dept., Central & State PWD’s, Coir PSU’s etc. also participated in the seminar.
International Seminar on Development of Binderless Board using coconut husk and coir pith
NCRMI has conducted a one day International seminar on development of binderless board using coconut husk and coir pith. The seminar was conducted for the stake holders of Coir industry. Industry experts, Exporters, Research scholars and dignitaries from various fields have participated in the Seminar. The seminar was conducted on 12th March 2019 at NCRMI campus, Trivandrum. The seminar was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister for Finance & Coir Dr Thomas Isaac along with Sri Venugopal IAS, Secretary(Coir) and Sri. Padmakumar IAS, Director of Coir Development.
The sessions were handled by Dr. Jan Van Dam, Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands and Ir. Edwin Keijsers & Dr. Swathy Vurrakula, Wageningen University, Netherlands on Technological aspects and Engineering aspects of binderless board. There were delegates from NIIST, CUSAT, CCRI and Planning Board and also renowned Coir industry exporters as presenters and panel members for the seminar.
As part of NREGP scheme during the year 2009-10, Muthukulam Block panchayat had utilized 1,50,000 sq.m. of Coir Geotextiles for an amount of Rs. 63.25 lakhs from Coir PSU’s. The project implementation using Coir Geotextiles in various engineering application within the block was a great success. Having high regard for the project activity undertaken by Block using Coir Geotextiles, Govt. decided to award Muthukulam block the name “Coir Boovasthra Block during the function organized on 15.5.2010.
Seminar on Fiber Scarcity
NCRMI has conducted a one day Seminar at Alleppey on the Scarcity of Coir Fibre and its solutions. Stake holders form coir industry were invited for participating in this workshop held at Pagoda Resort, Alleppey on 5th May 2011.The program was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister for Cooperation and Coir Sri G Sudhakaran along with Smt Rani George IAS, Secretary(Coir) and Coir Director Sri K Madanan. The fiber imported from Philippines was displayed at the workshop for the stake holders of Coir Industry to evaluate and to get a feed back of the fiber and yarn that was imported. Exporter, small scale producers, department officials, coir cooperative society officials participated in the program.
Seminar on “Uses & Established Applications of Coir Geo-textiles”
National Coir Research & Management Institute on behalf of Coir Development Department, GoK in association with Mararikulam North Grama Panchayat organized a national level seminar on “Uses & Established Applications of Coir Geotextiles” on 4th & 5th February, 2017.
The technical seminar held on 4th Feb, 2017 at Conference Hall, KSCMMC comprised of technical session and demonstration sessions. The Seminar was inaugurated by Dr. Thomas Issac, Hon’ble Minister for Finance & Coir and Chairman, NCRMI.
The seminar paved way for the exchange of ideas on the practical implementation of established coir geotextiles applications by different Govt. Department and by other stakeholder agencies. Seminar proved instrumental in bringing together academicians, researchers and experts from different parts of the country for in-depth analysis on various developments on coir geotextiles. Created platform for the participants to exchange ideas and keep abreast of the recent advancements and applications in the field.
The four full fledged sessions by eminent speakers showered light on the coir geotextiles application in road construction, river bank protection, erosion control and agriculture wherein 75 officials ,Engineers of LSGD ,Irrigation Dept., Agricultural Dept., PWD, Coir Exporters, Coir officials Coir Board, CCRI etc. Being the key decision makers, all the participants were provided with an opportunity to visit the demonstration plot of NCRMI at Mararikulam North Grama Panchayat.
The interactive cum demonstration session on 5th Feb, 2017 at Sree Narayana College Auditorium, Cherthala was inaugurated by Dr. Thomas Issac, Hon’ble Minister for Finance & Coir and Chairman, NCRMI.
This interactive cum demonstration seminar ensured an active participation of more than 1200 Panchayat Raj Institution leaders from across the State, Coir officials, stake holders etc. The day’s session commenced with visit to demonstration plot exhibiting the various established applications of Coir Geotextiles.
Subsequently, an interactive session commenced with exchange of ideas on the technology with a thrust on the MNREG Scheme. There was detailed session on MNREG schemes along with exhibition of various coir geotextiles variants for bettering the first hand knowledge of the participants. The Hon’ble Minister chaired the entire interactive sessions.
Training Programs undertaken by NCRMI
NCRMI is the Nodal agency for conducting training programs. NCRMI conducts varied training programs for Officials of Coir Department, PSU’s and Workers of PSU’s and Coir Cooperative Societies. The training program can be classified mainly into –
Training on Coir Souvenirs and Entrepreneurship program for women
NCRMI has conducted Training program on Coir Souvenirs and Entrepreneurship program for women. The training program was held for the period of one month from 28th September to 26th October 2013. The training program was residential and International trainer Mrs. Verena Schazlein, Germany was the consultant chief trainer for the program.
Automatic spinning machine training
Automatic Spinning Machine (ASM) based yarn manufacturing is a mechanized process. Yarn production via spinning machines requires acquiring high proficiency for optimal production while ensuring the safety of the operator. An intense level of on the job training is essential to acquire the desired production. Proficiency in operating skills will ensure that women workers adapt to the spinning technology. Apart from operating the spinning machine, on the job training ensures skill up-gradation in allied processes of spinning like willowing, spooling and winding operations.
NCRMI being the nodal agency for conducting training programs under Coir Development Department of Kerala, conducts skill training programs for women workers of Coir Cooperative societies. The training programs are conducted for a period of 30 working days at the respective societies. NCRMI has been diligently imparting on the job training to women coir workers along with the stake holders like KSCC and COIRFED to ensure yarn quality and workers safety. NCRMI has already conducted 167 batches of training. A total of 1640 women workers are trained by NCRMI in ASM.
E-ratt Training
Electronic ratt commonly known as “e-ratt” is one of the novel finding for the spinning sector in Coir Industry. It is a very simple instrument working on 12-40V DC motor which can be used to produce coir yarn of runnage 140-180. The production capacity of eratt is 13- 18 Kg of Coir yarn in an 8 hr Shift. The women workers of Coir industry has welcomed this equipment with extended hands as it is easy to use and can be installed anywhere and everywhere in a minimum space for working and then can be dismantled after use.
NCRMI has already conducted 54 batches of e ratt training during the period of 2018-23 for women workers of various coir cooperative societies throughout Kerala under all the 10 project offices. The eratt training attracted newer generation to Coir industry due to its ease of work and lesser drudgery and of the option of it being used at own house premises. NCRMI has trained around 1080 women workers of various Coir Cooperative Societies selected by respective coir project offices that are approved by Coir Development Department.
Frame mats training
NCRMI as part of its consultancy activity is also imparting training on product manufacturing mainly coir Geotextiles and Mats. Frmae mats are of huge demand for its designs and colour combinations. NCRMI as part of its training curriculum has been conducting up-skilling training programs for the women workers of coir cooperative societies for commercial production of frame mat using low infrastructure.
NCRMI is conducting 45 day training program on frame mats manufacturing including Corridor mats, Sinnet mats, Round mat and Mesh ma. All aspects regarding the manufacturing of frame mats is covered on a factory mode in the shop floor. A wide range of attractive designs and colours with good quality products are being trained for manufacture during the program. NCRMI associates with leading design institutes like NIFT, IFTK etc., for the development of new & attractive designs. NCRMI has already conducted 5 batches of training. A total of 50 women workers are trained by NCRMI in mats training and the project is continuing.
Conducted Masters training for selection of new trainers (2018)
NCRMI as part of its expansion of training staff pool to meet the increasing number of requests for training on spinning and products from different parts of the state, NCRMI has conducted a master training (trainers training) from 08.10.2018 to 17.10.2018. The training was given to 14 trainees who has completed certificate course from M/s COIRBOARD. Training was given on spinning of vaikom coir in the electronic ratt. The aim was to train them and get them equipped theoretically and technically with management sessions and make them confident enough to train and guide the new trainees at different coir cooperative societies inside the state.
Master training program on Coir yarn spinning using e-ratt
NCRMI has conducted a 10 day training program for newly joined trainers in operating and working of electronic ratt. The newly joined trainers were selected from the list forwarded by M/s COIRBOARD who have successfully completed 1 year diploma course in advanced coir technology. The trainers were given hands on training on electronic ratt along with classroom session for preparing them to go on field for training workers of coir cooperative societies. The training program was held at NCRMI campus from 22nd September 2021 to 1st October 2021.
Skill enhancement of Master trainers
The review and skill enhancement for master trainers was conducted on 04.11.2022. All the master trainers trained by NCRMI were summoned for participation and 14 trainers participated in the program. The main objective of the program was to enhance the skill of trainers and to evaluate the previously conducted training programs by these trainers and based on the feedback and discussion, to assess how the training standard or curriculum could be further improved for the conduct of training program in a more effective way.
Training on Weaving of Coir Geotextiles(2009)
NCRMI has conducted training program in production of Coir Geotextiles during the period 2004 as per the direction of Coir Department,Govt. of Kerala. The training programs were conducted for the workers of coir cooperative societies on Anugraha loom Developed by Coir Board that was installed at Coir Park, Perumon, Kollam under NCRMI. NCRMI has successfully completed the more than 10 batches of training on weaving of coir geotextiles covering 244 beneficiaries.
Training on manufacturing of extinct varieties of coir products (2009)
The programme is for giving training in the production of extinct varieties of coir products like fibre mats, mourzouk carpets and coir fender. The training programme was organized with the facilities available in KSCC. Each batch consists of 25 participants and the training is progressing at KSCC premises. The trainees (workers of Coir o-operative Societies) were selected from the approved list provided by Coir Project Office, Alappuzha. NCRMI along with KSCC had conducted training on extinct varieties of coir products like fibre mat, mourzouk carpet and coir fenders which was extended for 214 coir workers.
NCRMI is designated as the nodal agency for conducting training programs for Coir Department. Apart from skill development training programs, NCRMI conducts management training for stake holders of Coir Department.
Management training programs highly serves to improve employee skills and knowledge and enable them to develop within the organization, which goes a long way in raising their morals and help mould their attitudes and behaviour, whereby they tend to be increasingly cooperative and loyal to the organization, they serve.
NCRMI conducts periodical training programs for updating the staff with the recent revisions/modification in the sector. NCRMI also conducts orientation programs for the new joiner’s of Coir sector.
Managerial and Departmental Training for Officers of Coir Development Department
NCRMI has conducted the training program - Managerial Training program for staffs of Coir Department in the cadre of Coir Inspectors (JCI’s and SCI’s) from 19.11.2013 to 23.11.2013. The 5 - day training program included sessions related to Managerial, Technical and Departmental, followed by an Industrial Visit to Pollachi on the last day of training program. The training program was inaugurated by Sri.Jossit Kurien, Additional Director, Directorate of Cor Development
Managerial and Departmental Training program to NCRMI staff
Managerial and Departmental Training program to Staff of NCRMI has been organized from 25.11.2022 to 29.11.2022 at NCRMI campus, Trivandrum. The technical sessions were handled by prominent and experienced scholars/experts having representation across the diasporas of coir sector. Major experience sharing centred on the newer and prospective applications of Coir Geotextiles, myriads of un-tapped potential for coir pith, diversification of coir industry, latest R & D interventions in coir sector etc. Alongside, the managerial sessions managed by eminent soft skill trainers enabled the participants to learn and develop skills for their overall development in life and career.
Staff Details
- Sri Abhishek C, Scientist S3
- Sri Rinu Premraj K, Scientist S2
- Sri Manjith M T, Technical Officer
- Smt Smrithy Sreekumar, Technical Officer
- Smt Sujatha K R, Clerical Assistant