foreign exchange earnings of the nation through the export of cashew kernels in 2011-12 is rs.4,390 crore, rs.4046.23 crore in 2012-2013 and rs.5058.73 crore in 2013-2014, based on the statistics from the cashew export promotion council of india (cepci). 131,000 tonnes of kernels were exported during 2011-12. 90% of these export quality cashew kernels are prepared in kollam. and the kerala state cashew development corporation limited work in kollam city to promote exports of cashew kernels and cashew nut shell liquid from india. they also protect the interest of workers and attempt to provide maximum employment to the industry's workers and give them statutory benefits such as minimum wages and bonuses.