Discuss jute production in India, its economic significance, and geographic distribution across states.
Introduction
India's Jute, being situated at hot humid climate confines to drive India's infrastructure. India is world's largest producer of 'golden fibre', which is instrumental in textile industry.
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JUTE - A GOLDEN FIBRE: Jute is called a golden fibre due to its immense economic potential. It is highly valuable for any country in recovering & in the wage in textile packaging is immense. The flowers/stem of the plant bloom in golden colour, bearing a golden hue in the farm.
STATES PRODUCING JUTE: After partition, 2/3rd of Jute's area was transferred to Bangladesh, leaving only a percentage of India's jute capacity. West Bengal produces more than 70% of India's jute.
This can be attributed to:
D) Loss of productivity of raw material: Due to climate change, the jute hectarage productivity of jute has declined in recent past.
E) Labour & Capital: Labour migration to other industries conglomerated into the area like iron-steel caused shortfall in jute industry. Adequate capital investment in jute industry are missing.
Some facts of Odisha & Assam also produce jute due to 'geographical advantage' of 'suitable climate conditions'. Jute industry is also seen to be concentrated in areas over West Bengal due to availability of raw material.
Factors contributing to decline:
D) Loss of productivity of raw material: Due to climate change, the jute hectarage productivity of jute has declined in recent past.
E) Labour & Capital: Labour migration to other industries conglomerated into the area like iron-steel caused shortfall in jute industry. Adequate capital investment in jute industry are missing.
(F) JUTE POLICY: Jute inventories on jute are minimal. Production linked incentive given to other industries not jute. For demand in textile has reduced, these jute jut must include it in production-linked incentive scheme.
Competitors from Bangladesh jute: Bangladeshi jute of better quality than Indian jute faces high trade barriers on international market.
Conclusion
While jute industry is declining, it is imperative to understand that from 'soft power tool' jute remains important through the notion of cooperative buyout investing.
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Map showing states producing jute in India, highlighting West Bengal as the primary jute-producing region
- Clear explanation of why jute is called 'golden fibre'
- Reference to historical partition and its impact
- Specific data on West Bengal's production (70%)
- Connection to climate and geography
- Link to textile industry importance
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