In exercise of the powers conferred by subsection 3 of section 4 of the Coir Industry Act

## Report on Amendment to Coir Industry Policy **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification (S.O. 518E) issued by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on February 3, 2021, which serves as an amendment to a previous notification (S.O. 1019 E, dated February 22, 2019) concerning the Coir Board. The amendment focuses on appointing new members to the Coir Board under various clauses of subsection 3 of Section 4 of the Coir Industry Act, 1953. The key finding is the addition of several new members to the board, representing different states and interests as defined by the clauses under which they are appointed. This likely aims to broaden the board's representation and expertise. **2. Introduction:** This report aims to provide a clear and concise overview of the amendment to the Coir Industry policy as detailed in Notification S.O. 518E, published on February 3, 2021. This analysis is solely based on the information contained within the provided text. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy Being Amended:** The amendment modifies the notification of the Government of India, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, number S.O. 1019 E, dated the 22nd February, 2019, published in the Gazette of India. * **Core Objective(s) (Inferred):** Based on the provided text, the underlying objective of the original policy (and this amendment) appears to be the effective management and regulation of the coir industry through a constituted Coir Board. The amendment focuses on ensuring appropriate representation on this board. **4. Background and Rationale:** The provided text suggests that the reason for this specific amendment is to fill vacancies and/or expand the representation on the Coir Board. The addition of members from various states (Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Kerala, Karnataka, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Lakshadweep) and under different clauses indicates a need for broader geographical and expertise coverage within the board's composition. This might be due to the need for better regional representation or to address specific industry challenges requiring diverse perspectives. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification amends the original policy by adding new members to the Coir Board. Specifically: * **What specific part of the original policy is being changed:** The amendment directly modifies the "Table" within the original notification (S.O. 1019 E), specifically the section detailing the members of the Coir Board and the clauses under which they are appointed. * **What the *new* rule/provision *is*, based *only* on the amendment text:** The new provision is the addition of the following members to the Coir Board, categorized by the clause of subsection 3 of Section 4 under which they are appointed: * **Clause (a):** Shri Vithanla Venkata Ramana (Andhra Pradesh), Shri Pandurang S. Patil (Goa), Shri T.K. Arvindakshan Pillai (Kerala). * **Clause (c):** Shri Mirupala Gopal Rao (Andhra Pradesh), Shri H.K. Srinivasa (Karnataka), Shri P.S. Rajesh (Kerala). * **Clause (d):** Shri P. Mahadevan (Kerala), Shri Mohanan S. (Kerala), Shri Bijith Maviladath (Kerala). * **Clause (g):** Smt. V. Shanthi (Andaman Nicobar Islands), Shri Vangala Shashi Bhushan Reddy (Andhra Pradesh), Shri Krishnamurthy M.T. (Karnataka), Shri B.R. Jayanna (Karnataka), Shri Jogigowda (Karnataka), Shri Ragavendra Rao (Karnataka), Shri Velliyakulam Parameswaran Revathy (Kerala), Shri P.V. Mohammed Saleem (Lakshadweep), Ms. Rashmi Singh (U.P.), Shri Bipin Vishnu Shivalkar (Maharashtra), Smt. Sumi Shibu (Kerala). * **Explain the *difference* or the *effect* of this specific change:** This amendment expands the Coir Board, bringing in new members with likely diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The new members represent different states and are appointed under various clauses of the Coir Industry Act, which suggests that they may represent different segments of the coir industry or have specific expertise relevant to the industry's development. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders affected by this amendment are: * The newly appointed members of the Coir Board. * The existing members of the Coir Board. * The Coir Industry as a whole, as the board's composition directly impacts its decision-making and policy guidance. * The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, which is responsible for overseeing the Coir Board. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency/bodies mentioned:** The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is the responsible agency. The Coir Board is the body whose composition is being altered. * **Timelines or procedures specified:** The new members are appointed for a period up to 21st February, 2022, from the date of publication of the notification (February 3, 2021). No specific procedures are outlined within the provided text, but the appointments are made in accordance with the Coir Industry Act, 1953, and the Coir Industry Rules, 1954. * **(Focus on changes):** The implementation involves formally notifying the new members of their appointments and integrating them into the Coir Board's operations. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of these changes is: * Enhanced representation and broader perspectives within the Coir Board. * Potentially improved decision-making related to the coir industry, due to the diverse expertise and regional representation. * A more effective and responsive Coir Board that is better equipped to address the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. * Stimulation of economic activity and development in the Coir industry through new initiatives and strategies informed by broader industry knowledge. **9. Conclusion:** The amendment to the Coir Industry policy, as detailed in Notification S.O. 518E, signifies an effort to strengthen the Coir Board through expanded membership and diverse representation. This is likely intended to improve the board's effectiveness in guiding and developing the coir industry. The addition of members from various states and under different clauses of the Coir Industry Act indicates a move towards a more inclusive and representative governance structure for the industry. This amendment is significant for the coir industry as it directly impacts the composition and, potentially, the strategic direction of the Coir Board.

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