Will jute products replace plastic?

19 October, 2025, 09:00 am

Last modified: 19 October, 2025, 09:00 am

Will jute products replace plastic?

19 October, 2025, 09:00 am

Last modified: 19 October, 2025, 09:00 am

We have abandoned eco-friendly jute and turned to harmful plastic. As a result, India's jute mills are suffering. What is the current condition of a century-old jute mill in the vicinity of Kolkata, where the jute industry once thrived?

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