ISBN: - 978-93-88936-09-5 concerned as they will come forward to implement suggestions for solving the problems of rubber producers in Kanyakumari District. The government needs to attend to the problems of the Indian rubber producers. Rubber industry plays a major role in the economic development of the nation. Over 20 million families, mainly small growers, many with holdings of two hectares or less are dependent on rubber cultivation for their livelihood. The state support to the rubber industry needs to be regarded as a social security. Rubber industry is an economically vital sector based predominantly in rural areas of the country. Rubber market in 2016 continues to be driven by moves in other commodity prices and fluctuation in currencies. NR producing countries are working on short to long measures to ensure an orderly growth of rubber supply that matches emerging trends in the world demand. Production of Hevea rubber is sustainable if supported by continuous improvement in productivity, efficiency and quality. 168
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