Which city is known as the Jute Capital of the World? Discover why Kolkata earned this title, its historic jute industry, geographic advantages, industrial growth and interesting facts in this article ...

The Khulna district, once renowned for its thriving jute cultivation, was home to government-owned jute mills that formed the backbone of its economy. Over the decades, however, these state-run mills ...

KOLKATA, May 26 (Reuters) - India's jute acreage is likely to rise by 10-15 percent in 2010/11 as higher prices and easier availability of quality seeds have encouraged farmers to expand acreage, ...

The Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices has recommended strategic interventions such as focusing on expanding the area under cultivation, enhancing productivity, strengthening procurement and ...

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/cabinet-approves-5-hike-in-jute-msp-for-2026-27/article70671761.ece Copy The Cabinet Committee on Economic ...

State Minister for Textiles and Jute Md Shariful Alam emphasized the importance of revitalizing Bangladesh’s jute sector, underlining its deep connection to the nation’s heritage, culture, and daily ...

The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, 1881, in Lahore (now in Pakistan). It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a public-spirited philanthropist, and is ...

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), after a meeting here on Tuesday (February 24, 2026), increased the minimum support price (MSP) of raw jute for 2026-27 by ₹275 per quintal over the ...

Kolkata is famously known as the Jute Capital of the World due to its historic leadership in jute manufacturing and trade. Located near the fertile Ganges Delta, the city benefits from ideal ...