Commodity Boards of India

Objective
• 1.To discuss the importance and need of
Commodity Boards, their constitutionAnd
functions
• 2. To explain in detail with respect to
promotion, services and assistance,
theseBoards extend to the different plantation
commodities
 Introduction

• There are five statutory Commodity Boards under the Depa

rtment of Commerce,Government of India. These Boards
are responsible for production, development andexport of
tea, coffee, rubber, spices and tobacco. Coconut
development Board is also anautonomous body which
functions under the Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of
India.Commodity Boards help their members in product
development, product innovation andtechnology up
gradation. They assist exporters with overseas marketing,
exchange tradedelegati6ns and provide information on
export-import policies. They conduct research,Formulate
policies to promote production and trade, facilitate
acquiring of Trade Marksand Geographical Indications;
certification services providing licenses for trading etc.
Functions