Coconut Development Board

You can find us down on Bannerghatta Road, specifically in the Hulimavu area. It’s a busy stretch of road these days, but our grounds have a bit of space. We spend our time dealing with everything related to coconuts. Whether it's helping farmers or looking at new ways to use the husks, there’s always something on the desk. The office isn't anything special to look at, just a place where we keep our files and meet with people. We have a lot of visitors coming in to ask about planting or subsidies. Some of us have been here for decades and have seen the city grow up around this office. It used to be much quieter out here. Now, the traffic on Bannerghatta Road is something else. We try to keep the atmosphere inside a bit more relaxed. There are some trees on the property that remind us why we do this work. We aren't trying to sell anyone anything fancy. We just provide the information and support that's needed for the coconut industry. It’s a lot of paperwork and technical talk, but it’s important to the people we serve. We just show up, do the job, and go home like anyone else. It's a practical place for practical work. We usually have our lunch together in the small breakroom. It’s just a standard government office vibe where people are trying their best to stay on top of the files.