Rubber Board launches INR Konnect to revive tapping in 1.76 lakh hectares
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Digital intervention in plantation sectors: a GS3 case study on labor mobilization and productivity.
Why in news
The Rubber Board launched the 'INR Konnect' digital platform to facilitate connections between plantation owners and tappers to revive tapping in 1.76 lakh hectares of untapped rubber plantations.
Background
The Rubber Board launched INR Konnect under the ‘Reforms Utsav 2026’ initiative. The platform aims to revive tapping in 1.76 lakh hectares of untapped rubber plantations by connecting owners with tappers.
Facts for Prelims
- FactINR Konnect targets the revival of tapping in 1.76 lakh hectares of untapped rubber plantations.
- FactRegistration costs for the platform are ₹100 for growers and ₹1,000 for agencies.
- PlaceINR Konnect is accessible via the official website or Google Play Store.
Prelims practice question
Under which initiative did the Rubber Board launch the INR Konnect platform?
- (a)PM-KUSUM Scheme
- (b)Krishi Vikas Yojana
- (c)Reforms Utsav 2026
- (d)Digital India Mission
Show answer
Answer: (c) Reforms Utsav 2026 — The note states that the Rubber Board launched INR Konnect under the Reforms Utsav 2026 initiative.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how digital interventions and platform-based models can address labor shortages and improve productivity in India's allied and plantation-based agricultural sectors.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Labor dynamics: Addressing the migration of youth away from traditional plantation labor through digital incentives
- Market efficiency: Reducing information asymmetry between plantation owners and independent tappers via real-time digital connectivity
Keywords: Digital intervention · Allied sectors · Labor mobilization · Information asymmetry · Productivity enhancement
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