Government has decided to postpone the Jute Technology Mission (JTM) launch for an indefinite period due to strike by workers of 20 unions of organised jute sector.
The Rs458.34 crore JTM was to be executed during the period 2003-2004 to 2008-2009.
Jute Technology Mission would help to improve quality of fibre, seeds and upgradation of mills.
This delay in the mission would affect the process of modernisation of the jute industry.