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## Report on Amendment to Coconut Development Board Rules **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, which constitutes an amendment to the Coconut Development Board Rules, 1981. The amendment pertains to the appointment of a member to the Coconut Development Board. Specifically, it substitutes the entry for serial number 4A under the heading "Appointed under clause e of subsection 4 of section 4," replacing the previous member with Shri Suresh Gopi, a Member of Parliament representing the Council of States (Rajya Sabha). This change aims to update the Board's membership to reflect current representation. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive overview of a recent amendment to the Coconut Development Board Rules, 1981, based solely on the provided government notification. This analysis focuses on the changes introduced by the amendment and their potential implications. **3. Policy Overview:** * This notification amends the original policy published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub section ii, vide notification number S.O. 21 E, dated the 12th January, 1981, and previously amended vide notification number S.O.2919E, dated the 26th July, 2021. * **Core Objective:** The core objective, as inferred from the provided text, is to ensure the effective functioning of the Coconut Development Board by updating its membership. The text indicates the appointment is made as per subsection 4 of section 4 of the Coconut Development Board Act, 1979, read with rule 4 of the Coconut Development Board Rules, 1981, suggesting adherence to established legal and procedural frameworks for Board composition. **4. Background and Rationale:** The provided text focuses on an amendment, so the rationale concerns the *specific change* introduced. The amendment substitutes a member of the Coconut Development Board. The likely reason for this change is to ensure that the Board has appropriate representation from the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) by appointing a current Member of Parliament. The appointment also comes with a fixed term ending on April 24th, 2022. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification introduces a specific change to the composition of the Coconut Development Board. * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The amendment directly alters the list of members "Appointed under clause e of subsection 4 of section 4" of the Coconut Development Board Act, 1979. * **New Rule/Provision:** The new provision is the substitution of serial number 4A. Shri Suresh Gopi, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, representing the Council of States, is appointed as a member. * **Difference/Effect of the Change:** The amendment replaces the previous, unspecified member with Shri Suresh Gopi. The effect of this change is to bring in a new representative from the Council of States to contribute to the Board's deliberations and decision-making processes. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary stakeholders directly affected by this change are: * The Coconut Development Board and its existing members. * Shri Suresh Gopi, the newly appointed member. * The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, responsible for overseeing the Board. * The Coconut Industry, as the Board is intended to promote its development. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare within the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is the responsible agency. The Coconut Development Board is the implementing body that will integrate the new member. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The appointment is effective from the date of the notification (September 1st, 2021) and lasts until April 24th, 2022. The procedure followed is in accordance with the Coconut Development Board Act, 1979, and the Coconut Development Board Rules, 1981. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this specific change is to ensure that the Coconut Development Board benefits from the perspective and expertise of a current Member of Parliament representing the Council of States. This could potentially lead to improved policy recommendations, better coordination with parliamentary initiatives, and enhanced advocacy for the coconut industry at the national level. Given the limited term, the immediate impact may be focused on specific initiatives or issues before the Board within that timeframe. **9. Conclusion:** The amendment notification represents a routine update to the Coconut Development Board's membership. While the provided text does not detail the specific reasons behind the previous member's departure, the appointment of Shri Suresh Gopi ensures continued representation from the Council of States on the Board. The short tenure suggests an interim measure while the Coconut Development Board Act, 1979 continues to steer the long term goals.

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