Coir Vikas Yojana - Coir Industry Technology Upgradation Scheme (CITUS)

Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

CITUS is a component of Coir Vikas Yojana launched to provide modern infrastructure facilities to coir production units. It aims to improve productivity and quality, support establishment of state-of-the-art coir processing units, spread the industry to potential areas, promote enhanced utilization of raw materials, create employment opportunities especially for women in rural areas, attract new generation entrepreneurs, modernize existing units, promote IT/ERP installation, support high-value products, make the industry integrated and competitive, facilitate eco-friendly techniques, and achieve a pollution-free coir industry with technological advancements.