Singh, who visited various industrial sheds involved in making coir and related products at Pollachi, suggested to industrialists to concentrate more on value added products, which have vast export potential, officials said.
The minister, who was in Pollachi to attend Coir Board meeting on his way from Kerala, said Tamil Nadu was overtaking Kerala in coconut production and also coir products.
With regard to basic amenities required for the industry and workers, he said the ministry would discuss the issue with the Centre and implement them.