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Jute production to be 20% lower this year on floods

  • September 14, 2024
  • Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
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Jute production to be 20% lower this year on floods

Sub: Geo

Sec: Eco geo

Context:

  • Jute production is expected to decrease by 20% this financial year.
  • Reason: Natural calamities, including floods, affected cultivation in West Bengal and Assam.

About Jute crop and Jute production trends in India:

Jute production
  • India is one of the world’s largest producers of jute, second only to Bangladesh.
Main Production Areas
  • West Bengal (top producer), Assam, Bihar, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tripura, Chattisgarh
Revolution
  • Golden Fibre Revolution focuses on the production of jute.
Export Potential
  • Annual jute exports could reach ₹4,500 crore.
  • Last year’s exports: ₹3,000 crore
  • Projected exports for the current fiscal year: ₹3,500 crore
Climate Requirements
  • Thrives in hot, humid climate
  • Requires temperatures between 24°C to 37°C
  • Annual rainfall of 120-150 cm
Growing Season
  • Usually sown between March and May
  • Harvested between June and September
Economic Importance
  • Provides employment to millions of farmers and industrial workers
  • Significant export commodity
  • Used in various industries (textiles, packaging, construction)
Research and Development
  • Ethanol extraction from jute plants:
    • Lab testing completed
    • Estimated yield: 495 litres of ethanol per tonne of jute plant
Challenges
  • Competition from synthetic fibers
  • Climate change impacts (floods, droughts)
  • Labor shortages
  • Fluctuating market prices
Government Initiatives
  • Minimum Support Price (MSP) for raw jute
  • Jute packaging mandatory for certain commodities
  • Research and development for new jute products
  • Jute Technology Mission 2.0:
    • The National Jute Board is preparing a draft.
Environmental Benefits
  • Biodegradable and eco-friendly
  • Helps in carbon sequestration
Recent Trends
  • Diversification into value-added products
  • Exploring new applications in various sectors
Geography Jute production to be 20% lower this year on floods

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