Q. With reference to the Rubber Board of India, consider the following statements:
1.It functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
2.It sets and enforce minimum wages for rubber plantation workers.
3.It issues licences to rubber producers, manufacturers, and exporters/traders.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The Rubber Board functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. It is responsible for the overall development of the rubber industry in India by assisting and encouraging research, development, extension, and training activities related to rubber. It issues licenses to various stakeholders in the rubber industry, including rubber producers, manufacturers, and exporters/traders. This is done to ensure that the industry adheres to the regulations and standards set by the government and to facilitate the smooth functioning of the sector. It maintains statistical data of rubber. The Board also takes steps to promote marketing of rubber and undertake labor welfare activities. It is responsible for the development of the rubber industry in the country by assisting and encouraging research, development, extension and training activities related to rubber. The Board is headed by a chairman appointed by the Central Government.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The Rubber Board is not responsible for setting and enforcing minimum wages for rubber plantation workers.
Source: Forum IAS
