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8. All along the Western Ghats states, the representative state revenue departments
and agricultural departments must identify land available for raising Kokum
plantations.
9. In each taluka, in the Western Ghats, the government could establish a
demonstration farm for training Kokum cultivators. A beginning could be made in
this direction by supporting Goa University to setup a model demonstration
plantation in its campus.
10. In promoting Kokum as multi- or inter-crop species stress needs to be given on
environmentally sound organic farming principles.
11. Through development of social forestry excess land in schools, except playgrounds,
Kokum plantation can be undertaken. By this the government sponsoring these
plantations can gain a small benefit.
Kokum Processing
1. Collection of Kokum seeds by collection vehicles or mobile collection centre is
possible. Post harvest semi-processing at farm level and actual processing,
packaging and marketing at a central place can be done to avoid losses; again
standardized process for each level is needed. Cost of seeds should be finalized.
2. Arrangements should be made to provide dehumidifiers to dry rinds of fruits that
ripen after the monsoons.
3. Collection centre involving NGOs could be set up to procure fresh Kokum fruits and
products at village leveling the Western Ghats.
4. There is need to fix quality standards for Kokum cultivars and all Kokum products
according to the grades. Remunerative prices should be fixed for the welfare of the
cultivators. These prices have to be attractive till the time the market forces take the
control of the pricing mechanism.
Marketing of Kokum and Kokum Products
1. Assure farmers or growers of marketing especially high-end marketing to
encourage and promote greater participation and production.
2. The government of India as well as the State governments, departments,
corporations, agencies, etc could adopt Amrut Kokum or Kokum syrup as a state
sponsored drink and promote it in all the canteens in public premises. The railway
board on all railway stations can also promote Kokum drinks.
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Resource Book on Kokum (Garcinia indica Choisy)
Western Ghats Kokum Foundation, Panaji - Goa