We have got a budget allocation of Rs 200 million for the coconut project. Under this project we will establish nurseries, start offices while lands have been identified. In addition 300,000 coconut plants will be given to the people of this area. The government is planning to give more resources to the people through the Kapruka Agriculture societies, said the minister.

The coconut triangle which includes the districts of Kurunegala, Puttlam and Colombo produces 3000 million nuts annually and out of this 200 million are exported while the balance is consumed locally. The coconut triangle covers 66 percent of the total acreage of the country.