The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs
approved extension of the Jute Technology Mission and revision in
allocation of funds. This will give an impetus to the Jute Technology
Mission for better agronomic practices and operationalise enhanced
efficiencies of scale and latest technological practices in development
of the jute sector.
The following has been approved:
(a) Extension in implementation period of the "Jute Technology
Mission (2006-07 to 2010-11)" by two years beyond 2010-11 (i.e. 2006-07
to 2012-13).
(b) Year-wise reallocation of funds among the Missions while
maintaining the overall grants at the same level as was approved by the
CCEA vide its meeting held in June, 2006.
It will provide benefits to 0.37 million workers employed in jute mills
and ancillary units as well as support the livelihood of around 4.0
million farm families through successful implementation of the Jute
Technology Mission. Besides, it will help to modernize the jute industry
and enable the country to reap the benefits of enhanced levels of jute
diversification.
Background:
The Government of India launched the Jute Technology Mission (JTM)
spanning a period of 5 years during the 11th Five Year Plan period
(2007-08 to 2011-12) for overall development of the jute industry and
growth of the Jute Sector. The Jute Technology Mission with a total
outlay of Rs. 355.55 crore has four Mini Missions pertaining to
agriculture research and seed development, agronomic practices, harvest
and post harvest techniques, primary and secondary processing of raw
jute, diversified product development and marketing and distribution.
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