IJSG favours application of jute geo-textiles
International Jute Study Group, a Dhaka-based inter-governmental body set up to function as global commodity body for jute and other fibres, has emphasised on application of jute geo-textiles in areas like road building and prevention of soil eros...
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KOLKATA: International Jute Study Group, a Dhaka-based inter-governmental body set up to function as global commodity body for jute and other fibres, has emphasised on application of jute geo-textiles in areas like road building and prevention of soil erosion.
On the sidelines of an international workshop on jute geo -textiles (JGT), IJSG Secretary General Sudripta Roy told reporters on Saturday that the future of the industry lay in the application of jute in diversified areas.
He said road building and prevention of soil erosion were two important areas where JGT could find applications.
However, Roy added that Indian jute mill owners were not taking up the issue of JGT since the government was supporting the industry through the stipulated mandatory packaging order.
According to him, such government support would not go on for long and the industry would have to look for alternative means for survival.
In this context, he said the Indian government and Common Fund for Commodities of Amsterdam had built up a $ 4 million corpus fund for aiding the industry for manufacturing JGT.
West Bengal industry minister Nirupam Sen said the jute industry should take up new challenges and diversify into other areas.
GRAINS
Wheat and rice prices hardened in the wholesale grain market during the week under review following heavy buying by stockists and retailers amid reduced arrivals.
While wheat remained in keen demand among roller mills and chakki atta makers as government postponed its decision on import of the commodity.
Reduced arrivals from producing region of Punjab and Haryana also helped the upward trend.
Wheat dara price opened unchanged at Rs 1120-1125 on some support thereafter it improved gradually to close at Rs 1140-1145 a quintal on brisk buying support. Wheat mp deshi however remained quiet at Rs 1350-1600 a quintal.
On the sidelines of an international workshop on jute geo -textiles (JGT), IJSG Secretary General Sudripta Roy told reporters on Saturday that the future of the industry lay in the application of jute in diversified areas.
He said road building and prevention of soil erosion were two important areas where JGT could find applications.
However, Roy added that Indian jute mill owners were not taking up the issue of JGT since the government was supporting the industry through the stipulated mandatory packaging order.
According to him, such government support would not go on for long and the industry would have to look for alternative means for survival.
In this context, he said the Indian government and Common Fund for Commodities of Amsterdam had built up a $ 4 million corpus fund for aiding the industry for manufacturing JGT.
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West Bengal industry minister Nirupam Sen said the jute industry should take up new challenges and diversify into other areas.
GRAINS
Wheat and rice prices hardened in the wholesale grain market during the week under review following heavy buying by stockists and retailers amid reduced arrivals.
While wheat remained in keen demand among roller mills and chakki atta makers as government postponed its decision on import of the commodity.
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Reduced arrivals from producing region of Punjab and Haryana also helped the upward trend.
Wheat dara price opened unchanged at Rs 1120-1125 on some support thereafter it improved gradually to close at Rs 1140-1145 a quintal on brisk buying support. Wheat mp deshi however remained quiet at Rs 1350-1600 a quintal.
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