In order to improve production and exports of plantation crops like tea, coffee and spices, the Commerce Ministry is planning merger of the commodity boards and set up an umbrella organization for the same. The five commodity boards, under the Ministry of Commerce, are responsible for production, development and export of tea, coffee, rubber, spices and tobacco. The merger could help in harmonizing their activities and in turn, enhance the quality and boost exports.
The Coffee Board is a statutory organization constituted under the Coffee Act, 1942. Similarly, the Rubber Board was constituted under the Rubber Act, 1947, while Tea Board was set up on 1st April, 1954 under the Tea Act, 1953. The Tobacco Board was constituted in January, 1976, while the Spices Board was formed in February, 1987.
These crops play an important role in the economic growth as they contribute in the country’s exports and also create huge employment for people. In December 2016, exports of tea and tobacco recorded positive growth, while shipments of coffee and spices grew by 15% and about 3%, respectively.
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