CCRI

The CCRI, Kalavoor concentrates on research concerning the development of eco-friendly technologies for quality improvement of coir fibre, utilization of coir pith, effluent treatment, development of new machinery and product diversification, etc., Identification of new areas for utilization of coir fibre and coir pith, modernization of production processes for elimination of drudgery in manual operation thereby attaining higher productivity and improvement in quality are integral parts of the research efforts. The areas of research in CCRI are in the field of Application of Microbiology, Applied Chemistry, Polymer Technology, Textile Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Machine Design for Spinning & Weaving and Extension Department. Each section is having separate laboratories for carrying out R&D activities. Collaborative R&D activities are being under taken with research organizations, institutes of repute, industries, universities in India & having proven records on varied..

Also known as: Central Coir Research Institute

Primary location: New Delhi United States