July 9, 2021
The Indian government is going to amend the Coconut Development Board Act, 1979 to make the post of chairman non-executive, as part of its efforts to increase production and productivity in this sector.
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare to make the post of Chairman, Coconut Development Board as Non-Executive one. It will be beneficial to the coconut growers at large.
The Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar stated that they will make amendments in the Coconut Development Board Act and the post of the chairman will be non-executive and there would be a CEO for executive powers. Those who have field experience will be appointed as non-executive chairman of the board, he said.
The Centre will nominate six members in the board from the current practice of four members from four states. He said two more members from Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat will be appointed to the board. The board can undertake activities outside the country also.