National Jute Board has anticipated a cut in Jute production by 20% this financial year.
About Jute Industry
The jute industry is the oldest and prominent industry in India.
- Major Jute-Producing States
- Key States: West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Orissa, and Andhra Pradesh.
- Concentration of Jute cultivation: 85% of the world’s jute cultivation is in the Ganges Delta.
- Primary Focus: West Bengal dominates the industry due to the highest number of jute mills.
- Importance to National Economy
- Golden Fiber: Jute is known for being natural, renewable, biodegradable, and eco-friendly which makes it ideal for ‘safe’ packaging.
Products: Includes hessian (burlap), sacking cloth, food-grade jute cloth, yarn, carpet backing cloth, blankets, decorative fabrics, floor coverings, and shopping bags.- Capacity: India has over 50 million spindles and 842,000 rotors for jute production.
- Global Standing
- Production Leader: India produces a major proportion of the world’s jute goods.
- Domestic Consumption: Around 90% of jute production is used within India.
- Production Figures: Jute production was 1,246,600 metric tonnes in 2022-23, up from 1,080,000 metric tonnes in 2021-22.
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Status of Indian Jute Exports
- Growth in Jute Exports
- CAGR: Jute exports grew at a CAGR of 9% between 2015-16 and 2020-21.
- Key Months: In March and February 2022, India exported jute and floor coverings worth about US$ 49 million each.
- Diversification of Jute Products
- Jute-diversified Products: India exports various jute products, including hand & shopping bags, gift articles, decorative fabrics, etc.
- JDP Share: JDPs have the maximum share in jute exports, valued at about US$ 21.24 billion in 2022-23.
Government Initiatives for Jute Industry
- Improved Cultivation and Retting Exercises (ICARE): Focuses on enhancing cultivation and retting practices.
- Domestic Market Promotion Activities (DMPA): Increases domestic sales of jute products.
- Export Promotion Schemes
- Export Market Promotion Activities (EMPA): Organizes international fairs and conferences.
About Jute:
- Natural renewable and biodegradable fiber
- Known as → Golden fibre
- Characteristic Features → A Kharif Crop
- Favourable Conditions:
- Temperature → Between 25-35°C
- Rainfall → Around 150-250 cm
- Soil Type → Well drained alluvial soil
- Usage → Making gunny bags, mats, ropes, yarn, carpets, etc.
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- Market Development & Promotion Scheme (MDPS): Promotes jute products in domestic and international markets.
- Capital Subsidy for Acquisition of Plants and Machinery (CSAPM): Provides financial assistance for acquiring jute manufacturing machinery.
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Governing Bodies
- National Jute Board (NJB): Established in 2008.
- It works towards human resource development and innovation.
- Jute Product Development & Export Promotion Council (JPDEPC): Established in 1958.
- It advocates for jute exports and provides various services to exporters.
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September 14, 2024
