Revision of commodity boards on cards: Jyotiraditya Scindia

29 Sep 2012 Evaluate

The Centre has recommended changing the focus of the structures and functioning of commodity boards, also establishing the Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) scheme for the plantation sector to make it more beneficiary-friendly and popular among growers.

Minister of State for Commerce Industry, Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that studies have made important recommendation on strengthening of commodity boards, to change the focus of their structures and functioning. A specific recommendation was made on issues such as replantation, labour shortage and research priorities. The study has recommended creation of a directorate of extension and directorate of promotion for intensifying of transfer of technology and promotion activities in the country.

The PSF scheme is based on recommendations of the Pronab Sen committee and other experts by making eligibility criteria to join the scheme much more liberal, shrinking down the price spectrum bands and providing higher interest rates on deposits.

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