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As stir looms, jute mill owners not in favour of providing living wages

Living wages ensure a basic standard of living for workers, catering to their key needs like health, hygiene and education

Jute mills barred from open market sales amid short supply to govt

All mills to seek consent before selling sacking bags, carpet cloth to any agency; violation to invite action

What is holding Indian jute mills back?

The jute industry continues to rely heavily on govt purchases to sustain itself and has resisted any efforts to modernise

Jute industry may lose wheat packaging order

For jute mills, wheat packaging is a huge market and its exemption can have serious repercussion

Job crisis in jute mills may further aggravate

According to jute industry sources, 12 mills have already closed down & 70,000 workers have lost their jobs.