Port Blair, May 27: The 5000 nuts capacity Hot Air Blower type Copra Dryer has been installed and is functioning at Seed Multiplication Farm, Bloomsdale, Chouldari. The farmers of South Andaman who have registered themselves in the e-samridhi portal can avail the benefits of conversion of coconut into copra free of cost. However, the farmer has to arrange the biomass/fuel for conversion of coconut into copra brought by them.

No storing facility for coconut/copra will be provided in the farm premises. They have been advised to bring the coconut and complete the copra making process within 4-5 days and transport the copra produced immediately.

The application forms along with the terms and conditions for the utilization of facilities are available in the nearest Agriculture Sub-Depot /Office of Assistant Director (Agri), South Andaman. Based on the application received, a roster will be maintained and the facility will be allocated on first come first serve basis

The technical guidance for operating the Copra dryer will be provided by Departmental Officials under the overall supervision of Farm In-charge.  For further information, farmers may contact the Kisan Call Centre over Phone No. 03192 243434 or Toll Free Facility 1800 345 1145 or nearest Agriculture Sub-Depot.