Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: Business Line
Context: The annual rubber conference of the Association of Natural Rubber Producing Countries (ANRPC) took place in Guwahati.
Issues faced in Rubber Industry:
- Mechanization in rubber plantations, sustainable agricultural practices, supply chain strengthening, and value addition for rubber wood to ensure the sustainability of rubber farming.
The conference also discussed the ‘INROAD’ project, which aims to expand rubber cultivation in north-eastern states with the support of the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA) and explored the potential for carbon crediting
ANRPC is an inter-governmental organization comprising 13 member countries, including India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam. The organization was established in 1970 to promote collaboration among natural rubber-producing nations.
