Rubber Board to increase area under rubber in Northeast States

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Last Updated16/09/2023

In a move to expand the area under natural rubber in non-traditional States, the Rubber Board is implementing a project in the Northeastern States.
However, the project area will exclude Sikkim, but will include West Bengal.
This is in collaboration with the Central government and the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers’ Association.
The project is expected to bring in socio-economic benefits.

It is a statutory organisation constituted under the Rubber Act, 1947.
It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Headquarters: Kottayam, Kerala.

Development of the rubber industry by assisting and encouraging research, development, extension and training activities related to rubber.
Maintain statistical data of rubber, take steps to promote marketing of rubber and undertake labour welfare activities.
Issue licenses to rubber producers, manufacturers and exporters.
- This license, known as the "Rubber Board license/registration," is mandatory for anyone involved in rubber manufacturing and export

The Board is headed by a Chairman appointed by the Central Government.
It has 28 members representing various interests of the natural rubber industry.
The activities of the Board are exercised through Five Departments viz.
- General Services
- Extension & Advisory Services
- Research Services (rubber Research Institute of India)
- Training (Rubber Training Institute)
- Finance

Rubber is made from the latex of a tree called Hevea Brasiliensis.
It is largely perceived as a strategic industrial raw material and accorded special status globally for defence, national security and industrial development.

It is an equatorial crop, but under special conditions, it is also grown in tropical and sub-tropical areas.
Temperature: Above 25°C with a moist and humid climate.
Rainfall: More than 200 cm.
Soil Type: Rich well-drained alluvial soil.
Cheap and adequate supply of skilled labour

Major Producers Globally: Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, China and India.
Major Consumers Globally: China, India, USA, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Top Rubber Producing States: Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka.
About 40% of India’s total natural rubber consumption is currently met through imports.