Context

• The government decided to amend the Coconut Development Board Act, 1979 to make the post of chairman non-executive.

About

• Coconut Development Board (CDB) is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
• Its mandate is the integrated development of coconut cultivation and industry in the country with focus on productivity increase and product diversification.
• Its headquarters is located at Kochi in Kerala.
• The Board came into existence in 1981.

Amendment

• The post of the chairman will be non-executive and there would be a CEO for executive powers.
• This is a part of its efforts to boost production and productivity in this sector.
• The board can undertake activities outside the country also.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/cabinet-approves-amendment-to-coconut-development-board-act/articleshow/84243590.cms

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