Question

What are the problems faced by jute industry and what are the efforts taken by government to protect them

Answer 1

• There is shortage of good quality raw jute.
• Strong competition in international markets.
• Use of substitutes like paper,cloth and synthetic material that leads to decline in demand of jute goods.
• Old and weak machinery leads to high cost of production.
• Sale is not done properly.

EFFORTS TAKEN:

1. National jute policy was formulated in 2005. It aimed at increasing productivity.
2. Improved Quality.
3. Enhancing the yield per hectare by ensuring good prices to the farmers.