Arecanut Leaf Plate Views
The Arecanut palm is one of the important commercial crops of Assam. Though the betelnut is used widely in various forms yet the sheath attached to the leaf of arecanut tree is not used for any productive purpose at present. It is a hard material and has good tensile strength and is available in abundant in most parts of Assam. Arecanut sheaths (extension of the leaf) can be utilised for manufacturing disposable plates and bowls. Such plates are being produced in South India since the last 7 years and sold commonly in the market .Dhriiti,a national level NGO, has been working on this product in the Assam since the last 3 years. Presently 39 units promoted by Dhriiti in Barpeta, Baska, Bongaigoan, Karbianglong, Jorhat and Golaghat district of Assam are producing and selling these products successfully.
The present producers of arecanut leaf plate along with Dhriiti has formed a marketing company named Tambul Plate Marketing Company(TPMC).TPMC provides 100% buy back guarantee of products to all producers. In the last six months TPMC has produced and sold more than 2 lakh products. TPMC not only market the product within North East but has also supplied to Kolkata and Delhi.TPMC has received very good response from the market and is presently unable to meet the demand of the market.TPMC has presently the capacity to sell products manufactured by atleast 50 units.
'KVM' arecanut palm leaf plates are purely natural and having no other artificial additives or chemical ingredients, so that it rocks with new trends in catering sector. Its 100% natural, Eco-friendly, Bio-degradable, disposable, hygienic and heat resistant to serve food. It can be used in Homes, Hotels, Restaurants, Fast Food Centre, Parties, Functions, Picnics, Outdoor Catering and many other applications where the plates used as Use 'n' Throw
Arecanut Leaf Plate Images
