Govt to tweak laws on 5 cash crops

New Delhi: The Union Commerce Ministry is seeking views from different ministries and government think tank NITI Aayog on draft bills pertaining to five cash crops like tea and tobacco, an official said.

The ministry has circulated separate notes for the bills related to cash crops of tea, coffee, spices, rubber and tobacco, which seek to promote their growth and create a conducive environment for businesses by decriminalising minor offences, the official said. After taking the comments, the ministry will approach the Union Cabinet for approval on the drafts of the Spices (Promotion and Development) Bill; the Rubber (Promotion and Development) Bill; the Coffee (Promotion and Development) Bill, etc.