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#33Jute Industry Modernization
- Category
- Infrastructure & Identity
- Target Timeline
- 2026-2030
Details
Modernise ageing jute mills, reopen closed mills, support farmers with quality seeds and assured procurement, and promote eco-friendly jute products like bags, textiles, and packaging.
Updates
- 25 Jul 2026In progress
Mahadev jute mill in Bally reopens after eight months with about 850 workers; the labour minister says 10 shut mills in Barrackpore have restarted in a month, putting about 20,000 back to work
- 1 Jul 2026In progress
Three closed jute mills in North 24-Parganas are set to reopen within days, bringing back work for about 7,500 people; the state expects every shut mill to restart by 10 July
Last Updated: 25 Jul 2026