Kilthan combines coir production with traditional fishing. A small unit running both coir spinning plus dried-fish/seafood processing captures dual streams from a small workforce.
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Kilthan Island has both coir-fibre tradition and active fishing communities. Both economies operate at subsistence scale today. A combined small unit running coir spinning (rope, mat) plus a dried-fish/seafood processing line gives island households dual revenue streams that complement seasonally.
Capex of 4-10 lakh covers coir spinning machine, basic fish-drying area, smoking equipment, and packaging. The Coir Board's MMS scheme + PMMSY for fisheries jointly fund up to 50% capex. Hard parts: small operating scale, two distinct processing skills, and shipping logistics. Start with one stream (coir likely; less perishable); add fish processing in year 2.
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