THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY(SHRI JYOTIRADITYA M. SCINDIA)
(a): Demand and supply details of natural rubber (In Tonnes) during the last three years are
as under:-
Year 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10
Production 825,345 864,500 831,400
Consumption 861,455 871,720 930,565
(b)& (c): Yes, Madam. The fast growing rubber consuming sector in India is outpacing the
growth in rubber production. Production and consumption of NR by 2020 are projected at 1.18
and 1.42 million tonnes respectively.
(d) & (e): Yes, Madam. Land available for rubber cultivation in the traditional rubber growing
region, comprising of Kerala and Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu is nearing saturation.
Hence focus of new planting activities will have to be on limited areas with moderately
suitable agro climatic conditions in the non-traditional region. A scheme for doubling of
rubber area in NE region in 10 years starting from 2007-08, by planting 60000 hectares, is
under operation.
