
Jute, the 'Golden Fiber' as it is called, is the raw material used for making sacks world over. Its truly one of the most
useful fibers gifted to man by nature, which is beautifully crafted in the form of handicrafts and many day to day
products. Besides being the cheapest and the most important material of all textile fibers, it also provides work for
millions of farmers, landless laborers, industrial workers and many others, both directly and indirectly.
Jute is being cultivated in India for over centuries now. Its predominantly a crop of eastern India. The major jute growing states are West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Orissa, Tripura, and Uttar Pradesh. Presently the production of the fiber in India is around 100 lakh bales and about 73 jute mills are operating in the country. Besides, there are several small scale industries in the decentralized sector producing handicrafts, decoratives, twines,
pulp & paper from jute and allied fibers and particle board from jute stick.
India is recognized as the largest producer or raw jute and the biggest manufacturer of jute goods. There is tremendous capacity within people
here to manufacture the widest range of products, tailored to customers demands. The country's modern and world class research & development facilities in the area of jute agriculture, product development & machinery design are used for developing high quality jute products matching the
international standards.
Indian Jute Industry has the capacity to produce and meet the International demand for food grade Jute bags and cloth. Food grade Jute Bags and cloth manufactured in India - are a boon in the context of global environmental and ecological concern. Indian food grade jute bags have a twin edged advantage: preservation of food in the most natural way.
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