Gujarat 20% Coconut Production Growth

India — Gujarat has achieved a nearly 20% growth in tender coconut production over the last two years, with annual output reaching approximately 26 crore coconuts. This surge is attributed to the India — Gujarat government's focus on horticulture, modern agricultural practices, and value-added farming. The Gujarat — Horticulture Department of the Government of Gujarat provides significant subsidies and training programs to farmers. Key contributing districts include Gir Somnath, Junagadh, Bhavnagar, Valsad, Navsari, Kutch, and Devbhoomi Dwarka. Farmers, like Dinesh Solanki, have implemented innovative pest control methods, leading to substantial increases in individual farm productivity and income. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, India — Gujarat aims to expand coconut cultivation to 70,000 hectares and become a global hub for coconut-based industries through value addition and export promotion.