FUNCTIONS OF RUBBER BOARD

             The functions of the Board as defined under the Rubber     Act are –

1.  To promote by such measures as it think fit the development of    the rubber industry.

2.  Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions the measures referred to therein may provide for;

a)  Undertaking, assisting or encouraging scientific,  technological or economic research.

b Training students in improved methods of planting, cultivation, manuring and spraying.

c)  The supply of technical advice to rubber growers.

d)   Improving the marketing of Rubber.

e)  The collection of statistics from owners of estates, dealers and manufacturers.

f)   Securing better working conditions and the provision and improvement of amenities and incentives to workers.

g)  Carrying out any other duties, which may be vested with the Board as per rules made under this Act.

3)         It shall also be the duty of the Board –

a       To advise the Central Govt. on all matters relating to the development of the rubber         industry,  including the import and export of rubber.

b)      To advise the Central Govt. with regard to participation in any international conference or scheme relating to rubber.

c)      To submit to the Central Govt. and such other authorities as may be prescribed, half yearly reports on its activities and the working of this Act  and

d)      To prepare and furnish such other reports relating to the Rubber industry as may be required by the Central Govt. from time to time.