India’s jute production dips 22% to 86 lakh tons over the last decade
India’s jute and mesta production has declined by 22.48 per cent over the past decade, despite a 122 per cent rise in the MSP, which reached ₹5,335 per quintal in 2024–25. Current output stands at 86.25 lakh tons, down from 111.26 lakh tons in 2014–15. Farmers remain hesitant to grow jute despite government efforts, including assured purchase prices and consistent MSP hikes.
India’s jute and mesta production has declined by 22.48 per cent over the past decade, despite a 122 per cent rise in the MSP, which reached ₹5,335 per quintal in 2024–25.
Current output stands at 86.25 lakh tons, down from 111.26 lakh tons in 2014–15.
Farmers remain hesitant to grow jute despite government efforts, including assured purchase prices and consistent MSP hikes.
