Commerce ministry seeking views of ministries, NITI on draft bills on 5 cash crops

India's commerce ministry has circulated notes to seek views from government think tank Niti Aayog on draft bills pertaining to five cash crops, namely tea, coffee, spices, rubber and tobacco. The ministry aims to boost their growth and foster a conducive environment for businesses by decriminalising minor offences. They plan to take the comments of the think tank and other ministries, and in due course seek the Union Cabinet's approval on the list of Spices (Promotion and Development), Rubber (Promotion and Development), Coffee (Promotion and Development), Tea (Promotion and Development) and Tobacco Board (Amendment) bills.

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