Rubber Board to launch ‘INR Konnect’ to connect rubber tappers with plantation owners
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Animal husbandry, fisheries & allied· Prelims·
Value chain integration and gender-focused skill development: a GS3 Agriculture and rural development case study.
Why in news
The Rubber Board announced the launch of ‘INR Konnect’ to bridge the gap between rubber tappers and plantation owners while addressing labor shortages through women's training.
Background
The Rubber Board, led by Chairman N. Hari, trained 1,256 women and 980 rural women in Northeast India to mitigate labor shortages. The National Institute for Rubber Training (NIRT) provided internships to 92 students as part of these initiatives.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNIRT: National Institute for Rubber Training provides training and internships for the rubber sector
- FactINR Konnect: Platform launched to connect rubber tappers directly with plantation owners
- FactRubber Board requested use of RPIS funds due to prices staying above ₹250 per kg
Prelims practice question
Which institution is responsible for providing training and internships for the rubber sector in India?
- (a)National Dairy Development Board
- (b)Indian Council of Agricultural Research
- (c)National Institute for Rubber Training
- (d)Rubber Research Institute of India
Show answer
Answer: (c) National Institute for Rubber Training — The note identifies the National Institute for Rubber Training (NIRT) as the body providing training and internships for the rubber sector.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how initiatives like 'INR Konnect' and targeted skill development for women can address structural labor shortages and improve value chain integration in India's plantation sector.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Value chain integration: Reducing intermediary friction between primary tappers and large-scale plantation owners
- Gender-inclusive workforce: Addressing rural labor deficits through targeted skill development for women in Northeast India
- Price-linked funding: Utilizing RPIS funds to stabilize production during periods of high rubber prices
Keywords: Value chain integration · Labor shortage · Skill development · Rural empowerment · Statutory body
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