‘Narkel naru’, ‘mochar ghonto’, ‘chholar dal’ at risk as coconut production dips in Bengal
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Bidhan Chandra Krishi ViswavidyalayaSritama BiswasInternational Coconut CommunityCoconut Development Board State CentreCoconut Development BoardHowrah, West Bengal, IndiaBirbhum, West Bengal, IndiaMidnapore, West Bengal, IndiaMurshidabad, West Bengal, IndiaKolkata, West Bengal, IndiaHooghly, West Bengal, India
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Sun, 13 September 2026
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Kolkata: From narkel naru and puffed rice mixed with coconut to mochar ghonto and chholar dal, coconut has occupied a special place in Bengali kitchens and festivals. But falling production and rising demand are threatening both its availability and affordability, prompting the state and the Centre to push for a major expansion of cultivation.