**Executive Summary**
This document is a notification from the Tamil Nadu Government, specifically the Agriculture Department, regarding the reconstitution of the Statutory Project Management Committee for the Oilpalm Development Programme. It extends the committee's term for another three years, as per Section 3(1) of the Tamil Nadu Oilpalm (Regulation of Production and Processing) Act, 1994. The order is effective from March 30, 2020.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Committee Reconstitution:**
* The "Tamil Nadu Oilpalm Project Management Committee" is reconstituted for a further period of three years.
* This is in accordance with Section 3(1) of the Tamil Nadu Oilpalm (Regulation of Production and Processing) Act, 1994.
* The previous committee's term expired on 08-07-2018.
* **Committee Composition:**
* The committee consists of 14 members, with the Agricultural Production Commissioner and Principal Secretary to the Government as the Chairman.
* Other members include Additional Chief Secretaries/Principal Secretaries from various government departments, representatives from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Government of India, NABARD, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Private companies, and Oil Palm growers.
* **Committee Operations:**
* The headquarters of the committee is in Chennai.
* The committee must meet at least twice a year.
* Non-official members are entitled to First Class committee status for Travelling and Daily Allowances.
* **Financial Matters:**
* Expenditure for Traveling and Daily Allowances for non-official members is debited to the specified Head of Account.
* Expenditure for the Chairman and Official members' Travelling and Daily Allowances are debited to the Heads of Account in which their pay and allowances are drawn.
* The order has the concurrence of the Finance Department.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Members of the Reconstituted Committee**
* **Impact:** Continuation of their roles and responsibilities within the management committee for another three years.
* **Action Required:** Continue participation in the committee's meetings and activities as per the terms of reference.
**Stakeholder: Tamil Nadu Government (Agriculture Department and Finance Department)**
* **Impact:** Continued oversight and management of the Oilpalm Development Programme. Responsibility for funding the committee's operations.
* **Action Required:** Facilitate the committee's meetings and activities, ensure financial provisions for traveling and daily allowances as per the allocated Head of Account.
**Stakeholder: Oil Palm Growers and Entrepreneurs**
* **Impact:** Continued representation and participation in the committee, allowing them to contribute to the programme's development and address any related issues.
* **Action Required:** Engage with the committee and share relevant information and concerns related to oil palm cultivation and processing.
**Stakeholder: General Public in Tamil Nadu**
* **Impact:** Indirectly affected by the continued development and management of the Oilpalm sector in the state.
* **Action Required:** No direct action required.
Key Entities Referenced
Tamil Nadu Oilpalm (Regulation of Production and Processing) Act, 1994: Governs the regulation of oil palm production and processing in Tamil Nadu, and mandates the constitution of a project management committee.
Tamil Nadu Oilpalm Project Management Committee: A statutory committee constituted under Section 3(1) of the Tamil Nadu Oilpalm (Regulation of Production and Processing) Act, 1994, responsible for managing oil palm projects.
Agriculture Department: The department within the Government of Tamil Nadu responsible for agriculture, including oilseeds and oil palm development.
Chennai: Location of the headquarters of the Tamil Nadu Oilpalm Project Management Committee.
Tamil Nadu: The state to which the policy and entities are relevant.