Maharashtra is the leading state in India in terms of cashew nut production. It accounts for nearly 32% of the country's total production.
Maharashtra
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The cashew industry in Maharashtra is well-established with around 1,500 cashew processing units, providing employment to more than 2.5 lakh people.
Kerala
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Kerala is the second-largest producer of cashews in India, accounting for about 23% of the country's production. The major cashew-growing regions in Kerala are Kollam, Kottayam, Thrissur, and Kannur.
Kerala
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The cashew industry in Kerala is mainly concentrated in Kollam, where more than 600 processing units are present.
Karnataka
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Karnataka is the third-largest producer of cashew nuts in India, accounting for about 16% of the country's production. The major cashew-growing regions in Karnataka are Uttara Kannada, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, and Shimoga.
Karnataka
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The cashew industry in Karnataka is well-established with around 1,000 processing units, providing employment to around 1.5 lakh people.
Goa
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Goa is the fourth-largest producer of cashew nuts in India, accounting for about 7% of the country's production. The major cashew-growing regions in Goa are North Goa and South Goa.
Goa
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The cashew industry in Goa is mainly concentrated in the North Goa district, where more than 400 processing units are present.
Tamil Nadu
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Tamil Nadu is the fifth-largest producer of cashews in India, accounting for about 5% of the country's production. The major cashew-growing regions in Tamil Nadu are Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, and Virudhunagar.
Tamil Nadu
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The cashew industry in Tamil Nadu is well-established with around 500 processing units, providing employment to more than 1 lakh people.