The initiatives iSNR (Indian Sustainable Natural Rubber) and INR Konnect were unveiled on the occasion of the of the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Rubber Act, 1947.
- The Act of 1947 provided for the establishment of the Rubber Board (works under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry) to ensure overall development of the rubber industry in the country.
About Initiatives
- iSNR (Indian Sustainable Natural Rubber): Aims at aligning Indian rubber production with the stringent European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) standards.
- A key feature of iSNR is its traceability certification (guarantees the rubber’s origin and certifies its)
- INR Konnect (web-based platform): Designed to connect growers of untapped rubber holdings with interested adopters to maximise plantation productivity.
Status of India’s Rubber Sector
- Position: India is the third largest producer and fourth largest consumer of natural rubber.
- Thailand is world leading Rubber producer followed by Indonesia.
- Top Producing State: Kerala produces over 90% of India's natural rubber
- It is also produced in the state such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Tripura, Assam, and Meghalaya.
- Key challenges faced: 20-25% of India’s rubber plantations remains untapped, Climatic variations (e.g. torrential rains, concerns on EUDR implementation, etc.
About Rubber Crop
Other key Initiatives for Rubber
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