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Jute is being cultivated in India
for centuries. the landmark in the
history of jute industry in India
dates back to 1854 when the first
jute mill as set up by George
Auckland at Rishra in Hoogly
district of West Bengal. Jute is
predominantly a crop of eastern
India. The major jute growing states
are West Bengal, Assam, Bihar,
Orissa, Tripura, and Uttar Pradesh.
Currently the production of the
fibre in India is around 100 lakh
bales and about 73 jute mills are
operating in the country at present.
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.
Industry Milestones
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The largest producer of raw jute
in the world.
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The biggest manufacturer of jute
goods in the world.
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The capacity to manufacture the
widest range of products,
tailored to customers'
requirements.
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Comprehensive and world class
research and development
facilities in the area of jute
agriculture , product
development and machinery
design.
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Highly quality conscious
employing most modern facilities
for TQC .
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Export history of raw jute and
jute manufactures dates back to
over 100 years.
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Highly developed infrastructure
like ports, shipping facilities
etc.
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A vibrant jute industry oriented
to provide maximum customer
satisfaction.
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Indian Jute Industry has the
capacity to produce and meet the
International demand for food
grade Jute bags and cloth.
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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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