Vice-President Radhakrishnan urges making Indian coir a global brand at Kollam
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan met members of the Federation of Indian Coir Exporters' Associations (FICEA) in Kollam, Kerala, on 3 November 2025 and urged them to make Indian coir a global brand.
Summary
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan's interaction with coir exporters in Kollam on 3 November 2025 focused on modern branding and wider global markets for Indian coir as demand shifts to sustainable, eco-friendly materials. FICEA members recalled that coir exports doubled during his tenure as Chairman of the Coir Board from 2016 to 2020.
Key facts
- Event
- Interaction with FICEA
- Date/place
- 3 Nov 2025, Kollam, Kerala
- Message
- Make Indian coir a global brand
- VP's past role
- Coir Board Chairman, 2016–2020
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where did Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan interact with members of the Federation of Indian Coir Exporters' Associations on 3 November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Kollam
The Vice-President interacted with FICEA members in Kollam, Kerala.
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan earlier served as Chairman of which body from 2016 to 2020, a period in which coir exports doubled?
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Correct answer: D — Coir Board
FICEA members recalled his tenure as Chairman of the Coir Board (2016–2020), when exports doubled.