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The latest move comes as a boost to the government attempts to resolve the crisis in the sector.
James Darragh was the key player in revolutionising the Alappuzha coir industry.
Preference will be given to those who have secured scholarships. A stipend of Rs 3,000 will be paid per month
The main demands of workers are increase in wages, timely allotment of money for coir societies by the Coirfed and granting permission for coir societies to procure fibre independently.
The project will be extended to more local bodies during the next financial year.