New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal reviewed the functioning of the Plantation Boards under the Department of Commerce, including the Spices Board, Tea Board, Rubber Board, Coffee Board and the recently constituted Turmeric Board.

Senior officials from the ministry and the Boards attended the review meeting.

During the discussions, the Minister stressed the need to expand India's export opportunities through market diversification, promotion of value-added products, adherence to quality standards and effective use of benefits available under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).

He called on the Boards to work with the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF) to promote brand 'India', with equal contributions...