<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>COMA, the Coconut Oil Millers Association, is requesting the Indian government to allow imports of copra and coconuts due to a shortage in production affecting the industry.</li><li>They are urging the government to lift import controls to source products from countries like Indonesia and the Philippines, where they are available at lower prices, to address the current scarcity.</li><li>The association also requested a halt on the export of coconut, copra, and coconut oil temporarily to support Kerala's coconut oil industry, which is facing job losses and operational challenges.</li><li>The spike in prices of coconut oil and copra due to shortages has impacted consumers, as Kerala primarily utilizes coconut oil for cooking. COMA emphasized the need for government assistance to boost coconut production through new farms and enhanced support.</li></ul>

COMA urge Centre to allow copra, coconuts imports to meet industry demand

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