New Delhi: After decades of decline, Bengal’s iconic jute industry is finally witnessing a new sunrise. Once plagued by low returns, mill closures and farmer distress, the sector is now booming again on the back of the astute and timely intervention of the Central Government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya said on Saturday.

Malviya, who is co-incharge of West Bengal for the BJP, said that the strategic restrictions on jute imports from Bangladesh have revived confidence among local farmers.

Abundant rainfall coupled with visionary policy support has led to better yields, superior fibre quality, and record-high prices of Rs 8,800 per quintal this season, almost double from last year, he pointed out.

“The golden days of jute are back — thanks to the visi

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