In an effort to increase the income of over 1.5 lakh coconut farmers across the State, the government has decided to permit the production and marketing of health drink Neera, a sap of the coconut palm.
According to an official release, this would be done through the Coconut Development Board, coconut farmers’ associations, coconut producers federation, and through cooperative societies. Steps would be taken to provide licences to these associations, societies, and federations to produce Neera and other by-products, including Neera syrup, honey, jaggery, chocolates, and sugar made of neera.