CAPEX (cooperative)

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CAPEX, also known as the Kerala State Cashew Workers Apex Industrial Co-operative Society, is an organization managed by the government of Kerala to promote the cashew industry and especially the export market for cashews.

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History

The organization was founded in 1984. [1] The headquarters of CAPEX is situated at Kollam.

Organization

Part of the organization's mission is to provide the maximum number of workdays to cashew workers as a government employment assistance program.

In 1996–1997 the organization managed ten factories and employed 6000 staff. [2]

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References

  1. "about CAPEX". cashewcapex.com. 2011. Retrieved 22 October 2011.
  2. John, K. C.; Kevin, S. (2004). Traditional Exports of India: Performance and Prospects. Delhi: New Century Publications. p. 98. ISBN   81-7708-062-8.