CommMin, NITI to rework draft bills on cash crops
Earlier this year, the ministry proposed the repeal and update of decades-old laws on tea, coffee, spices, rubber, and tobacco sectors
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New Delhi: The commerce ministry is likely to engage with NITI Aayog to rework the five draft bills pertaining to cash crops tea, coffee, spices, rubber, and tobacco, an official said.
Earlier this year, the ministry proposed the repeal and updation of decades-old laws on these sectors and to introduce new legislation with a view to promoting their growth and creating a conducive environment for businesses. "NITI Aayog has raised certain objections with the ministry on these five bills. The issues were recently discussed in a meeting between senior officials.
Niti Aayog suggested a relook and the ministry has sought its help on that," the official said. Niti Aayog has given its views on the drafts of Spices (Promotion and Development) Bill, 2022; Rubber (Promotion and Development) Bill, 2022; Coffee (Promotion and Development) Bill, 2022; Tea (Promotion and Development) Bill, 2022 and Tobacco Board (Amendment) Bill, 2022.
The ministry had earlier also conducted stakeholder consultations on these drafts to address their concerns. Department of Commerce proposes the repeal of Tea Act, 1953; Spices Board Act, 1986; Rubber Act, 1947; Coffee Act, 1942 and update of Tobacco Board Act, 1975 .
