ISBN: - 978-93-88936-09-5 To advise the central Government. On all matters relating to the development of the rubber industry including the import and export of rubber. To advise the Central Government with regard to participation in any international conference. To submit to the Central Government. and other such authorities as may be prescribed half yearly reports on its activities and the working of this act and To prepare and furnish such other reports relating to the rubber industry as may be required by the central government from time to time. (c) Constitution The rubber board functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the government of India. The board has a chairman appointed by the central government. He is the principal executive officer responsible for the proper functioning of the board and implementation of its decisions. There are 25 other members of the board consisting of: Two members to represent the state of Tamil Nadu. One of them shall be a person representing rubber producing interest. Eight members to represent the state of Kerala. Six of them shall be representing the rubber producing interest, three of such being persons representing the small growers. Ten members to be nominated by the central government two of whom shall represent the manufacturers and four labour communities. Three members of parliament two of whom shall be elected by the house of the people and one by the council of states. The Rubber Production Commissioner of the Rubber Board The executive director. (d) Rubber Production Department The department headed by the Rubber Production Commissioner is responsible for planning, formulation and implementation of schemes for improvement and expansion of rubber cultivation and production. The following activities are undertaken by Rubber Production Department Rubber plantation department scheme Production and distribution of improved planting materials Advisory and extension services to growers Demonstration of scientific planting and production Supplies of equipment and materials requiring popularization. 52
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