India likely to rejoin the IRSG body

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| Rubber Board has submitted a proposal in this regard to the central government and a decision is likely soon, they said.The International Rubber Study Group is devoted to the global rubber industry. |
| The Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association, the apex body of Indian tyre makers, also favours India rejoining the Group. |
| The tyre manufacturers' association has also urged for India to rejoin the world body, said D Ravindran, secretary general of the Association.From the year 2000, India had ceased to be a member of the rubber body following difference of opinion. |
| Founded in 1944, International Rubber Study Group currently has 16 countries, besides the European Commission, as members. |
First Published: Nov 09 2005 | 12:00 AM IST