Question

What are the challenges faced by jute textile industry. what efforts are made by the government to stimulate its demand?

Answer 1

1. Stiff competition from cheap mill made products.
2. It is expensive for the local people to buy.
3. These industries are mainly located in west bengal and Bangladesh.

Efforts by govt. are as follows:
1. National jute policy of 2005
2. Packaging with jute made mandatory for the products.

Answer 2

1. The invention of synthetic as a substitute for the jute is giving a tough competition to the jute industry.
2. Because of the old technology, the cost of production is High due to which a demand of jute goods has declined.
3. International competition, especially from Bangladesh,has also led to the decline of the industry.
4.Due to man made synthetics the demand for jute products has fallen drastically.
5.The industry has failed to diversify.