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Explain any two main challenges faced by the jute industry in India. Explain any three objective       National Jute Policy.

Answer:

India is the largest producer of raw jute and jute goods. There are about 70 jute mills in India, mainly along the banks of Hoogli River in    West Bengal. Challenges faced by jute industries:

(i) Stiff competition in the International market from synthetic substitute and from other competitors like Bangladesh, Brazil, Phillipines, Egypt and Thailand.

(ii) Due to increase of demand, use of jute packaging material and to stimulate demand, the    product need to be diversified.

Objective of National Jute Policy:

(i) Increasing productivity, means jute Industries should be given incentives.

(ii) Ensuring good prices to the jute farmers.

(iii) Enhancing the yield per hectare by proper research in the field.