Along with Export Promotion Councils, commodity boards have been established by the GOI for many commodities with high export potential. These boards are supplementary to EPCs and function on the same lines. The CBs are for promoting exports of specific commodities particularly the traditional commodities including tea, coffee, rubber and handloom items. The commodity boards are autonomous bodies.
The functions and activities of commodity boards are similar to that of EPCs. The difference is that the commodity boards look after the export promotion of primary and traditional items of exports while the EPCs look after the export promotions of non traditional items like engineering goods, computers, chemicals, etc while promising export potential.
ACTIVITIES OF COMMODITY BOARDS:
Commodity boards take active interest in introduction of new methods of cultivation of commodities, market research, publicity and assistance to manufacturers and exporters. They act as a connecting link between Indian manufacturers and foreign importers. These boards have open foreign offices.
They participate in international trade fairs/exhibitions and also undertake market service and other research activities. Trade delegations are often sent by these boards for promoting exports. Preshipment inspection of export items is also arranged by some CBs.
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