The Rubber Board of India has started geo-mapping rubber plantations as part of efforts to comply with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Here’s a quick breakdown of what this means and why it’s significant:
🧠What’s Happening?
- Geo-mapping: The Rubber Board is digitally mapping rubber plantations across India using GPS coordinates and satellite imagery.
- Objective: To ensure traceability and verify that rubber production isn’t contributing to deforestation — a key requirement under the EUDR.
🌍 What is the EUDR?
The European Union Deforestation Regulation, adopted in 2023, aims to prevent products linked to deforestation from entering the EU market. It covers commodities like:
- Rubber
- Soy
- Palm oil
- Coffee
- Cocoa
- Cattle
- Timber
đź“‹ EUDR Compliance Requirements:
To export to the EU, companies must prove:
- Deforestation-Free: The product didn’t originate from land deforested after Dec 31, 2020.
- Legality: The product was produced in compliance with relevant laws of the country of origin.
- Traceability: Full supply chain traceability with geo-location data.
🇮🇳 Why it Matters for India:
- India is a significant producer of natural rubber.
- Exports could be restricted if producers can’t show compliance with EUDR.
- The Rubber Board’s initiative is a proactive step to secure market access for Indian rubber in Europe.
🔍 What’s Next?
- Mapping will be followed by issuing digital land ownership and compliance certificates.
- Farmers and producers will be trained on documentation and sustainability practices.
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