The government decided to amend the Coconut Development Board Act, 1979 to make the post of chairman non-executive.
About
Coconut Development Board (CDB) is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India.
Its mandate is the integrated development of coconut cultivation and industry in the country with focus on productivity increase and product diversification.
Its headquarters is located at Kochi in Kerala.
The Board came into existence in 1981.
Amendment
The post of the chairman will be non-executive and there would be a CEO for executive powers.
This is a part of its efforts to boost production and productivity in this sector.
The board can undertake activities outside the country also.