Stop the Import of Coconut Oil: Kerala Government Writes to Centre

Kerala government has requested the Centre to reconsider its decision to permit import of 2,000 tonnes of coconut oil. In a letter to Prime Minster Mr. Narendra Modi, Kerala Agriculture Minister Mr. K P Mohanan said the new decision would 'destroy' the coconut sector, which is the backbone of state's economy.(Why Coconut Oil is Good For You)Coconut growers were already facing a crisis due to palmolein imports, he pointed out. Mr. Mohanan requested the Prime Minister and other Union ministers concerned to intervene and reconsider the decision and protect coconut farmers.(Superfood Newbie: Extra Virgin Coconut Oil)