ABSTRACT
Production of value added products is less with respect to the availability of raw material and market requirements. At the current level of production of activated carbon, charcoal and coir, the industry utilizes about 40% of the annual yield of coconut by-products in the country. The increased utilization of coconut husk, coconut shell and wood in the coconut growing states of India provides scope for development of fibre processing and charcoal/activated carbon processing sector and thereby augmenting rural employment. Yield of shell charcoal is about 30% of the weight of the shells used, and it is generally reckoned that about 17,000-24,000 whole shells makes one metric ton of charcoal. The processing of coconut shell charcoal briquettes includes the carbonization of the coconut shells and crushing which allows manufacturing different shape and sized charcoal briquettes. Coconut leaf weaving is a traditional method to make some useful items for house hold things.
