The Coconut Development Board (Amendment) Bill, 2021
INTRODUCED BY
Introduced by
Narendra Singh Tomar
Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
SYNOPSIS
The bills seeks to amend the Coconut Development Board Act, 1979 and provides for appointment of non executive chairman with an aim to develop the coconut area, extend facilities and increase the income of the farmers.
HIGHLIGHTS
Salient Points ()
The bill proposes to appoint non executive chairman on the board.
The non executive chairperson would be professional persons and not government official.
The board members have been increased from 4 to 6.
Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat will be able to nominate their representatives on board.
KEY STATS
TIMELINES
Bill introduced in Rajya Sabha
Bill passed in Rajya Sabha
Bill passed in Lok Sabha
WHY (as per the govt)
Salient Points ()
The bill would benefit coconut growers and would help coconut cultivation in the area.
This would help in increasing income of the coconut farmers and would also extend facilities for them.
MEDIA SAYING
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FAQs
Executive chairman has both operational and board responsibilities. Coaching and guiding CEO is one of the primary responsibility of executive chairman.
While, non-executive chairman has only has board responsibilities and is not involved in any operational work of the company.
OPINION POLL
Citizen Poll
The Coconut Development Board (Amendment) Bill, 2021
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