Kottayam: The Government of Kerala has approved the implementation of the tenth phase of the Rubber Production Incentive Scheme (RPIS). According to a press release from the Rubber Board, the scheme is envisaged to ensure Rs. 180 per kilogram of RSS 4 sheet rubber. The rubber growers not yet registered in the scheme can also register up to 30 November 2024.
For a new registration, the growers should produce a copy of the Aadhar Card and a copy of the bank passbook along with the current year’s land tax receipt and a photograph at the respective Rubber Producers Societies (RPSs). All beneficiaries should submit land tax receipts for 2024-25 for renewal. The sale invoices/ purchase bills submitted should be from a dealer with a valid license and prompt in submitting statutory returns.
Rubber tappers’ insurance to be renewed on or before 12 July
Rubber tappers who have enrolled in the ‘Group Life Insurance Cum Terminal Benefit Scheme’ in 2011-12 should renew their policies at their respective Regional Offices of the Rubber Board on or before 12 July 2024 for getting continued coverage. The Board has already sent the intimations directly to the policyholders. Those who have not received the letter for renewal can consider this as an intimation, as per the press release.