Jute Packaging Act, 1987

Feb. 23, 2023

Recently, the Government of India approved Reservation norms for the mandatory use of jute in the packaging of rice, wheat and sugar for the Year 2022-23.

About Jute Packaging Act, 1987:

The reservation norms under JPM Act provide for direct employment to 3.70 lakh workers and protect the interest of approximately 40 lakh farm families in the jute sector.
It protects the interest of Jute farmers, workers and persons engaged in jute goods’ production
The Mandatory norms for full reservation for packaging of food grains and 20% reservation for packaging of sugar in jute bags will be a big boost for West Bengal.

Key facts about Jute

Jute is one of the most important natural fibres after cotton in terms of cultivation and usage
Climatic conditions required for its growth
- Temperature: Between 25-35°C
- Rainfall:Around 150-250 cm
- Soil Type: Well-drained alluvial soil.
India is the largest producer of jute followed by Bangladesh and China.
It is mainly grown in eastern India because of the rich alluvial soil of the Ganga-Brahmaputra delta.
In India, major jute-producing states include West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Meghalaya and Tripura.