{"id":82425,"date":"2026-01-14T16:02:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T10:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=82425"},"modified":"2026-01-14T16:02:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T10:32:38","slug":"commodity-boards-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/commodity-boards-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Commodity Boards in India, Objectives, Government Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commodity Boards in India are specialised institutions set up to promote and regulate agricultural and plantation commodities. Their main objectives are to support farmers, improve quality, and enhance exports of Indian products.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These boards work closely with farmers, processors, traders, and exporters. They provide technical guidance, financial assistance, and market intelligence so that Indian commodities can compete effectively in global markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What are Commodity Boards in India?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commodity Boards in India are<\/span><b> autonomous organizations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> set up to look after the overall growth of specific agricultural and plantation crops. They operate mainly under the <\/span><b>Ministry of Commerce and Industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and are responsible for promoting production, regulating quality, supporting marketing, and expanding exports.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Commodity Boards in India Objectives<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commodity Boards in India aim to promote the balanced growth, quality improvement, and global competitiveness of India\u2019s key agricultural and plantation commodities.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To increase the production and productivity of specific crops through modern farming practices<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To promote exports and enhance India\u2019s share in global agricultural markets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To maintain and improve quality standards for domestic and international trade<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To support research, development, and innovation in crop cultivation and processing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To provide technical and financial assistance to farmers and growers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To create better market linkages between producers, processors, and exporters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure fair and remunerative prices for farmers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To encourage value addition and branding of Indian agricultural products<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Major Commodity Boards in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India has several Commodity Boards that focus on the development, promotion, and export of important agricultural and plantation crops. These boards support farmers, improve quality, and help Indian products compete in global markets. Major Commodity Boards in India have been discussed below in detail.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Tea Board of India<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tea Board of India was established in 1954 under the provisions of the Tea Act, 1953.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is governed by a Chairman and a 30-member board, representing various stakeholders of the tea industry.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The headquarters of the Tea Board is located in Kolkata, West Bengal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has two zonal offices to manage regional operations:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One in Jorhat, Assam for the North-Eastern tea-growing region<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One in Coonoor, Tamil Nadu for the Southern tea belt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tea Board promotes <\/span><b>Indian tea in domestic and international markets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through branding and marketing initiatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It provides <\/span><b>financial and technical assistance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to tea growers and tea factories.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Board supports <\/span><b>research and development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to improve tea varieties and productivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps protect the interests of <\/span><b>small tea growers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by offering guidance and market support.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>2. Coffee Board of India<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/coffee-board-of-india\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Coffee Board of India<\/strong><\/a> is a <\/span><b>statutory body<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> established under the <\/span><b>Coffee Act, 1942<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It functions under the <\/span><b>Ministry of Commerce and Industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Government of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Board is responsible for the <\/span><b>development, promotion, and export of Indian coffee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its <\/span><b>headquarters is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It supports coffee growers through <\/span><b>research, extension services, and technical guidance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Board promotes <\/span><b>quality improvement and value addition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in coffee production and processing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It plays a key role in <\/span><b>marketing Indian coffee in international markets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through branding and trade promotion.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Coffee Board also works to <\/span><b>improve the livelihood of coffee farmers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, especially small and marginal growers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>3. Rubber Board<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Rubber Board is a <\/span><b>statutory body<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> established under the <\/span><b>Rubber Act, 1947<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It functions under the <\/span><b>Ministry of Commerce and Industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Government of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Board is responsible for the <\/span><b>development, promotion, and regulation of the natural rubber industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its <\/span><b>headquarters is located in Kottayam, Kerala<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It supports rubber growers through <\/span><b>training, financial assistance, and technical guidance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Board promotes <\/span><b>research and development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to improve rubber quality and productivity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps in <\/span><b>market development and export promotion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of rubber and rubber-based products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Rubber Board works to <\/span><b>protect the interests of small and marginal rubber farmers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>4. Spices Board of India<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Spices Board of India is a <\/span><b>statutory body<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> established under the <\/span><b>Spices Board Act, 1986<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It functions under the <\/span><b>Ministry of Commerce and Industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Government of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Board is responsible for the <\/span><b>development, promotion, and export of Indian spices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its <\/span><b>headquarters is located in Kochi, Kerala<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It covers a wide range of spices such as <\/span><b>pepper, cardamom, ginger, turmeric, chilli, and cloves<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Board ensures <\/span><b>quality control, grading, and certification<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of spices meant for export.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It supports farmers through <\/span><b>training, research, and modern cultivation practices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Spices Board plays a major role in <\/span><b>marketing Indian spices in global markets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>5. Tobacco Board<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tobacco Board is a <\/span><b>statutory body<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> established under the <\/span><b>Tobacco Board Act, 1975<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It functions under the <\/span><b>Ministry of Commerce and Industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Government of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Board is responsible for the <\/span><b>development, regulation, and promotion of the tobacco industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its <\/span><b>headquarters is located in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Board ensures <\/span><b>quality control and standardisation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of tobacco for domestic use and export.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It supports tobacco farmers through <\/span><b>marketing assistance, extension services, and technical guidance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Tobacco Board facilitates <\/span><b>export promotion and trade development<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Indian tobacco products.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It works to <\/span><b>protect the interests of tobacco growers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and ensure fair prices.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>6. National Turmeric Board<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Turmeric Board was established in <\/span><b>2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to promote the cultivation, processing, and export of turmeric in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Functions under the <\/span><b>Ministry of Commerce and Industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Government of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Responsible for the <\/span><b>development and regulation of the turmeric sector<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across the country.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Supports turmeric farmers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with technical guidance, improved farming practices, and market access.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotes <\/span><b>value addition, branding, and export of Indian turmeric<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourages <\/span><b>research and innovation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to improve yield, quality, and pest resistance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aims to <\/span><b>enhance farmer income and strengthen India\u2019s global position<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the turmeric market.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Headquarters located in Nizamabad, Telangana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a major turmeric-producing region, often called the <\/span><b>\u201cTurmeric Capital of India.\u201d<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>7. National Makhana Board<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>National Makhana Board<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a proposed commodity board in 2025 which aimed at promoting the cultivation, processing, and marketing of <\/span><b>makhana (fox nut)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will function under the <\/span><b>Ministry of Commerce and Industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Government of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Board aims to <\/span><b>support makhana farmers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, particularly in eastern India, including <\/span><b>Bihar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which produces the majority of India\u2019s makhana.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will focus on <\/span><b>scientific cultivation practices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to improve yield and quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Board will encourage <\/span><b>value addition and development of processed makhana products<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It seeks to <\/span><b>expand domestic and international market access<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for makhana.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Makhana Board is designed to <\/span><b>enhance farmer income and strengthen India\u2019s export potential<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for this niche crop.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Government Policies and Regulatory Framework<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commodity Boards in India operate within a well-defined policy and regulatory framework set by the Government of India to ensure orderly growth and global competitiveness of key agricultural commodities.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Administrative Control:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All major Commodity Boards function under the <\/span><b>Ministry of Commerce and Industry<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which provides guidance, oversight, and budgetary support.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Statutory Establishment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Each board is established through an <\/span><b>Act of Parliament<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or government notification, defining its powers, structure, and responsibilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Export Promotion Policies:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The government formulates policies to support exports, including financial assistance, market development, and participation in <\/span><b>international trade fairs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quality Standards and Certification:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Commodity Boards implement <\/span><b>grading, certification, and quality control measures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to meet domestic and international standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Farmer Support Programs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Policies are designed to ensure <\/span><b>technical guidance, price support, training, and market access<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for farmers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Institutional Reforms:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The government periodically undertakes reforms, including <\/span><b>merging boards or creating new commodity-specific boards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to improve efficiency and coordination.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regional and State Initiatives:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some states are setting up <\/span><b>crop-specific boards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to supplement national-level boards and promote regional commodities effectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Impact of Commodity Boards in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commodity Boards in India have played a significant role in shaping India\u2019s agricultural and export sectors. Their interventions have had a multifaceted impact on farmers, industries, and the national economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enhanced Export Competitiveness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> By promoting quality standards, branding, and international marketing, Commodity Boards have strengthened India\u2019s position in the global market for tea, coffee, spices, and other commodities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Support to Farmers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Boards provide <\/span><b>technical guidance, training, and financial assistance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, helping farmers improve productivity, adopt modern practices, and secure better incomes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quality Improvement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Implementation of <\/span><b>grading, certification, and quality control systems<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ensures that Indian commodities meet international standards, increasing global demand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Market Development:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Commodity Boards create <\/span><b>linkages between producers, processors, and exporters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, facilitating domestic and international trade efficiently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Income Enhancement for Small Farmers:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> By reducing dependence on middlemen and ensuring <\/span><b>fair prices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, boards support small and marginal farmers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promotion of Research and Innovation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Boards invest in <\/span><b>research, development, and value addition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which improves yield, pest resistance, and product diversification.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Commodity Boards in India promote agricultural growth by supporting farmers, improving quality, regulating trade, and boosting exports under government policies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":82547,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[786],"tags":[4721],"class_list":{"0":"post-82425","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-general-studies","8":"tag-commodity-boards-in-india","9":"no-featured-image-padding"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82425","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82425"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82425\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/82547"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82425"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=82425"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=82425"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}