Constraint analysis in value added palmyra production in Tutucorin District of Tamil Nadu

Palmyra (Borassus flabellifer L.,) is one of the world's oldest flowering plant known to mankind. Generally, it is also known as “Toddy Palm” or “Sugar palm”. The other is considered as ‘Kalpaga tharu’. Indian Palmyra palm trees, estimated at 102 million, are found in semi-arid regions including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. Tamil Nadu has 90 million palm trees, with over 50% in Thoothukudi district, In Tamil Nadu, there are 9,674.46 hectares of Palmyra palm area with a production of 142,328. 40 tonnes yielding 14.71 tonnes per hectare. An economically important for its nutritional value but has not been commercialized due to its slow growth and wild nature. The study was conducted in Tutucorin district of Tamil Nadu state, India. As this district It’s a significant hub for Palmyra value-added products. Even though Particularly Udangudi block have been selected Totally 8 Villages having Highest area under Palmyra Palm production Were Purposively selected. A total number of 80 respondent's were Identified from selected Eight villages by Using Proportionate random sampling method. The constraint overall problem in Palmyra production faced by farmer, in This study assists in identifying the issues have with value addition and marketing. The findings also offer suggestions about how farmers might get around the challenges they face. The survey's findings reveal that the main constraints to value addition are identified by the lack of raw material availability and value addition, limited equipment and machinery, and the absence of export avenues and infrastructure facilities are key constraints for value-added products in the research area. Additionally, the shortage of competent laborers, inadequate worker training and technical guidance, and insufficient research and technology are further obstacles to producing and marketing value added goods made from Palmyra.