INROAD Project: Boosting Natural Rubber Quality in India's North-East
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Project Name | INROAD (Indian Natural Rubber Operations for Assisted Development) |
| Objective | Enhance the quality of natural rubber in North-East India |
| Financial Backing | ₹100 crore |
| Key Supporters | Apollo, Ceat, JK, and MRF (major tyre manufacturers) |
| Oversight | Rubber Board of India |
| Achievements | 1,25,272 hectares of new rubber plantations established across 94 districts |
| Regions Covered | North-East India and parts of West Bengal |
| Skill Development | Training for rubber growers through digital platforms |
| Infrastructure | Model Smoke Houses and Processing and Grading Centres established |
| Women's Empowerment | Model smokehouse inaugurated for Bhaishkhuli Pragatishil Mohila Samittee |