Coconut waste rope-making machine in Ranchi set to begin operations after training delays

A coir yarn spinning machine in Ranchi, set up in September 2023, has remained unused due to a lack of trained personnel. The machine was intended to convert coconut waste into eco-friendly ropes and create local jobs. Local vendors expressed disappointment over the machine's inactivity, noting its potential benefits for the community. They highlighted that only minimal training occurred before operations stalled. Ranchi Municipal Corporation officials stated that a three-month training program recently concluded. Full operations are expected to start this January, with self-help group workers managing the machine to promote economic development and sustainable waste management.