Jute: India’s Golden Fibre

This PIB backgrounder details India's position as the world's largest producer of raw jute and a leading producer of jute goods. It covers production statistics for FY 2025-26, historical background including the impact of partition, agro-climatic requirements, and nutritional uses of jute leaves. It outlines government policy measures such as the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for raw jute, the Jute Packaging Materials Act mandating packaging of food grains and sugar, and the Jute Corporation of India's procurement role. Additionally, the note highlights major schemes like the National Jute Development Programme, JUTE-ICARE, and Jute Diversification Scheme, alongside technological interventions like the JUTE-SMART portal and the ISRO-developed Jute Crop Information System.