In recent years, the use of jute for packaging food items has come under scrutiny due to the potential health risks associated with jute batching oil (JBO). This issue has gained renewed attention ...

On the eve of World Environment Day, the National Jute Board continues to steadfastly promote the use of jute and jute ...

The government has taken a hard line to ensure rice packaging with jute sacks in the face of traders' continued non-compliance with the compulsory jute packaging law passed four years ago.

Public and private millers questioned the government's sincerity in implementing the jute packaging law that was enacted in 2010 to promote environment-friendly jute goods. The government will ...

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said steps will be taken to promote the extensive use of jute packaging through the proper implementation of the Mandatory Use of ...

Officials say the measure is not just about supporting a traditional industry but about promoting biodegradable alternatives to plastic packaging. Jute, a natural fiber, is both biodegradable and ...

Despite the industry's preparedness to fulfil the packaging requirements during the kharif and rabi crop procurement seasons, the demand for jute bags has plummeted from an estimated 38-39 lakh ...

The mandatory jute packaging act, which was formulated four years ago, exists only on paper since the law has yet to take effect in reality. The government enacted the law on October 12, 2010 with a ...

NEW DELHI: The government Thursday approved a proposal making jute packaging mandatory for all food grains. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA ...

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved reservation norms for mandatory use of jute in packaging of rice, wheat and sugar for 2022-23. “The mandatory norms provide for full ...

The extension of mandatory jute packaging norms, which requires all foodgrains and 20 per cent of sugar to be compulsorily packed in jute bags, is likely to augur well for the industry ...