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Secretary General meets the representatives of the potential member
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A meeting was held between the Secretary General of the IJSG
Mr. A.F.M. Sarwar Kamal and the Ambassadors of the potential
member countries to UN in New York on 20 August 2007. The
purpose of the meeting was to introduce IJSG, its role and
on-going research activities undertaken by the Group for the
development of Jute, Kenaf and other Allied Fibres. The
meeting also focused on important issues of jute and jute
economy, environmental and poverty alleviation aspects vis a
vis the issue of membership of the Group.
The IJSG Council at its different Sessions emphasized on
persuasion of the potential countries through appropriate
diplomatic channels and appealing to them to join the Group
as member. Consequently the IJSG Secretariat requested the
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Bangladesh to the
United Nations H.E. Ms. Ismat Jahan to organize the meeting
as the IJSG’s host member country.
The IJSG Secretary General explained the mandate of the
Group, current scenario and prospects of the natural fibres
in the world market and detailed down the importance of
joining IJSG as full member. He also mentioned that the goal
of the IJSG clearly matches with Millennium Development
Goals (MDG) of the UN regarding sustainable development,
reversing the loss of environmental resources, empowerment
of women etc. Thereafter views were exchanged and most of
the representatives participated in the discussion. They
showed keen interest in the activities of the IJSG and
agreed to take up the issue of the membership to their
respective governments.
Representatives from USA, Philippines, Macedonia, China,
Costa Rica, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria,
Pakistan, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and Russian Federation
which included Ambassadors of USA and China, the former
members of the IJO and Ambassadors of Philippines,
Macedonia, Costa Rica and Nigeria attended the meeting.
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Seventh Meeting of the PSCB of the IJSG held in Kolkata |
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The Seventh meeting of the Private Sector Consultative Board
(PSCB) of the International Jute Study Group (IJSG) was held
in the Williamson Magor Hall of the Bengal Chamber of
Commerce and Industry (BCCI), Kolkata, India on 6-7 August
2007. Mr. Sanjay Kajaria, Chairman of the PSCB chaired the
meeting. Mr. A.F.M. Sarwar Kamal, Secretary General of the
IJSG was present in the meeting and made a statement.
The Secretary General, IJSG in his statement remarked that
the role of PSCB is very important as it provides a forum
for the people of jute agriculture, jute industry, experts,
scientists/technologists to discuss various challenges faced
by the industry in relation to production, availability of
quality raw materials, necessity for technology improvement,
reduction of conversion costs, development of diversified
products and scope for diverse applications of traditional
products etc. He said it is high time for us to do something
tangible that would leave a mark on the sustainable
development of the jute sector. He hoped that the Associate
Members would join hands with IJSG in carrying out
activities and programmes of the IJSG in respect of
observance of the International Year of Natural Fibres 2009.
The Chairman of the PSCB in his speech drew attention to
some basic issues like necessity of good quality seed and
fibre, improvement of processing machinery and market
promotion. He said vigorous efforts are required to boost up
the promotional activities of the new products with the
assistance of governments and other non-government agencies
of all jute producing countries.
The meeting reviewed the status of the Associate Members of
the IJSG and suggested that the PSCB should have more
members to include exporters, importers, traders, market
experts, manufacturers to make the Board more effective.
The Board requested the IJSG Secretariat to hold more
workshops on jute and allied fibres to promote sharing of
information on R&D activities as well as on development of
technologies. The meeting also discussed other important
issues like cooperation between buyers’/consumers’
organizations, strategy for promotion of technical textiles
including geo-textiles, improvement of processing machinery
and overall strategy for the jute sector.
The PSCB elected Mr. Sanjay Kajaria as Chairman and Mr.
K.R.Hasan, Mr. Humayun Mazhar, and Mr. Denis Kalomeni as
Vice-Chairmen of the Board for the year 2007-2008. |
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National Defence College Team visits IJSG Secretariat
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A team from the National Defence College, Dhaka visited the
IJSG Secretariat on 24 July 2007 to gather first hand
knowledge on the vision, roles and achievements of the
organisation. On the occasion two brief presentations were
made by Mr. Dewan Sayeedul Hassan, Media and Information
Officer and Mr. Siddiqur Rahman, Consultant (Operations) of
the IJSG on the objectives & functions of the Group, its
projects & activities and overall jute economy together with
a video presentation on the world of jute. Mr. AFM Sarwar
Kamal, the Secretary General of IJSG presided over the
function. It was desired that the foreign Course Members
will take the initiative to persuade their respective
governments to join the IJSG as full member and work
together to strengthen the jute sector. The valued
participants enthusiastically took part in the discussion
and they were provided information based on their queries.
The team also visited the Display Centre of the IJSG which
contains various products of Jute and Allied Fibres.
The team was lead by Lieutenant General Abu Tayeb Muhammad
Zahirul Alam, rcds, psc. Among others, Senior Directing
Staff (Army) Brigadier General AKM Farid Uddin Ahmed, ndu,
psc, Senior Directing Staff (Navy) Commodore Bazlur
Rahman,(MDC), ndc, psc, BN and Senior Directing Staff
(Civil) Joint Secretary Mr. Mohd Aduz Zaher, ndc along with
the Course Members and Staff Officers of the National
Defence College, Dhaka were also present.
The visiting team was comprised of 5 Faculty Members, 41
National Defence Course (NDC) Members and 2 Staff Officers.
The Course participants were from China, India, Myanmar,
Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and
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IJSG Secretary General visits Cairo |
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The Secretary General of the International Jute Study Group
visited Cairo during 15 -18 July 2007 as a part of the
membership drive of the Group. During his visit the
Secretary General attended a meeting with the officials of
the General Jute Products Company of Egypt.
Mr. Saleh Eldin A. Elarabi, Technical General Manager and
Eng. Redwan Ali, Technical Director of the General Jute
Products Co of Egypt attended the meeting on behalf of the
Company. In the meeting, the present situation of import of
raw jute to Egypt and manufacturing of jute products were
discussed. The officials of the General Jute Products
Company showed their keen interest to be a member of the
PSCB of the IJSG.
The Secretary General also held another meeting with Mr.
Yasser Hassan, Director, UN Specialized Agencies Department
and other officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
Egypt. The issue of Egypt`s membership to IJSG and
outstanding contribution of Egypt to the erstwhile IJO were
discussed in the meeting. The officials of the UN
Specialized Agencies Department emphasized on organising a
seminar on jute in Cairo during February/March 2008.
Mr. Md. Faruque Hossain, Finance and Administrative Officer
of the IJSG and Mr. Shahidul Karim, Counselor and Head of
the Chancery, Embassy of Bangladesh in Cairo as
representative of Bangladesh were also present during the
meeting. |
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2007 International Symposium on Kenaf and Allied Fibers held in China |
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2007 International Symposium on Kenaf and Allied Fibers -
Renewable Resource for a New Industry was held on June 19 -
21, 2007 in Xiamen, China organized by CCG International
Inc. USA. Department of Science and Technology, Fujian
Province and Fujian Agricultural and Forest University were
the co-organizers from China. International Jute Study Group
(IJSG), Dhaka, Bangladesh supported the Symposium as a
Golden Fibre partner.
The Symposium was aimed at promoting the production and
utilisation of kenaf and allied natural fibres. The
Symposium provided a platform for information exchange and
experience sharing in production and industrial applications
of natural fibers. Products made from kenaf and allied
fibres such as paper and pulp, automobile parts, textile,
construction and packaging materials, animal feed, and
environmental cleaner, etc. were the focus of this event.
The Symposium featured the latest agricultural practice for
maximizing the production of kenaf and allied fibre.
Apart from two papers from IJSG, a good number of papers
were presented in the Symposium by the fibre experts,
scientists, business developers, academicians, government
officials from all over the world e.g., Australia,
Bangladesh, Belgium, China, Germany, Indonesia, Japan,
Malaysia, South Korea, South Africa, USA etc. to address the
problems of these natural fibre sectors through cooperation
and concerted efforts by the concerned stakeholders and
place these in a better & stronger position.
Mr. A.F.M. Sarwar Kamal, Secretary General, spoke in the
inaugural Session and chaired the General Session of this
Symposium. Mr. Kamal also presented a paper on “Jute, Kenaf
and Allied Fibres: IJSG’s Role in Their Overall Development”
in the General Session. Mr. Dewan Sayeedul Hassan, Media and
Information Officer of the IJSG presented a paper in the
Technical Session entitled”Jute and Kenaf: Fibres of the
Future” on behalf of Dr. Latifa Binte Lutfar, Operations
Officer, IJSG. |
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Mr. A.F.M. Sarwar Kamal, Secretary General, IJSG speaking at
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The Secretary General of the IJSG along with
other Speakers at the opening session |
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Participants at the Technical Session of the Symposium |
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Visitors at the Display booth of the Products and Poster
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Eighth Session of the Council of the International Jute
Study Group (IJSG) ends at Dhaka... |
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The two-day Eighth Session of the Council of the International Jute
Study Group (IJSG) held at its Secretariat in Dhaka ended on
May 3, 2007.
The Council, the highest authority of the IJSG discussed
establishment matters as well as administrative and
financial matters of the Group. A series of important issues
including membership of the Group, development of market for
jute products, observance of the International Year of
Natural Fibres 2009, assessment of world jute situation and
other related matters to formulate appropriate strategies
for the growth of the world jute sector were also discussed
during the Session.
The Council stressed upon the need for continuous and collective
efforts by the present Members to take diplomatic
initiatives to persuade potential member countries to become
Members of the Group to strengthen its activities.
The Council focused on the interest and participation of the private
sectors and underscored the need to make Private Sector
Consultative Board (PSCB) more effective and a vibrant Body
by increasing the number of Associate Members which can
contribute to the improvement of the jute economy.
It was decided that IJSG should continue its promotional activities,
keeping informed the concerned people through statistical
analysis of the world jute situation and updating the IJSG
website regularly.
The Council appointed Mr. Sudripta Roy as the Secretary General of
the International Jute Study Group for a period of three
years with effect from September 1, 2007.
Ms. Elisabeth Andrea Bosch Malinen, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy
of Switzerland (ex-officio) and Jute Commissioner, India
were re-elected as Chairman and Vice-Chairman, respectively,
of the IJSG Council for the jute year 2007/2008.
Alongwith all Members of IJSG - Bangladesh,
India, Switzerland, and European Community-EC, representing
its 27 Member States, Associate Members and representatives
of Pakistan, Indonesia, Morocco, Myanmar, Thailand,
Malaysia, The Russian Federation, Vietnam and FAO as
Observers attended the Session.
Earlier, in the inaugural ceremony on May 2,
2007, Mr. Md. Abdur Rashid Sarkar, Secretary, Ministry of
Textiles and Jute, Govt. of Bangladesh delivered the
inaugural speech on behalf of the Chief Guest - Mrs.
Geeteara Safiya Choudhury, Honourable Advisor to the
Caretaker Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
and in-charge of the Ministry of Textiles and Jute. Mr.
A.F.M. Sarwar Kamal, the Secretary General of the IJSG spoke
on the occasion. Ms. Elisabeth Andrea BÖsch
Malinen, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Switzerland and
Chairman of the IJSG Council presided over the ceremony.
Speakers urged upon all the potential member
countries to come forward in joining the IJSG to help
achieve the mandate of the group and make the organisation
an effective forum for international cooperation and to work
for the betterment of the global jute sector. The speakers
also stressed on producing innovative diversified products
to go with the consumers’ choice and build new market
opportunities. It was also highlighted that IJSG which is
now five years old, should be the international resource
centre to provide relevant information on jute sector to all
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Chairperson of the IJSG Council addressing |
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Secretary, Ministry of Textiles and Jute, Govt. of
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PSCB Chairman and Observers of the IJSG |
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Workshop on Development of Jute Entrepreneurs held in India |
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A daylong workshop on Development of Jute Entrepreneurs and
Lifestyle Jute Products under the IJSG sponsored and Common
Fund for Commodities (CFC) funded project
entitled Small-Scale Entrepreneurship Development in
Diversified Jute Products was jointly organised by the
National Centre for Jute Diversification (NCJD), Kolkata,
Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India and the Development of
Hessian Articles Research and Training Institution (DHARTI)
held on 13 March 2007 at the Hotel Jayaram in Puducherry,
India.
Mr. N. Rangasamy, the Honourable Chief Minister of
Puducherry inaugurated the workshop. Among others Dr. Latifa
Binte Lutfar, Operations Officer, International Jute Study
Group (IJSG) and Mr. Md. Fazlul Huq, Project Executing
Agency (PEA) of the Group were present and spoke on the
occasion. The Honourable Chief Minister said that Puducherry
has got immense potential and manpower which are suitable
for jute industry. He assured all possible support relating
to training or development activities which provides
employment opportunities especially to women entrepreneurs.
A large section of women entrepreneurs participated in the
workshop.
In the Technical Session of the workshop Mr. A.K. Khastagir,
Project Manager, NCJD, Dr. Latifa Binte Lutfar, Operations
Officer, IJSG, Mr. R. Chandran, Assistant Director, HM&SEC,
Office of Development Commissioner for Handicrafts, Dr.
Ramesh, Environmental Engineer, Puducherry Pollution Control
Committee, Mr. Tara, Textiles Technologist, Mr. P. Ramasamy,
General Manager, District Industries Centre, Puducherry,
Mrs. Rajamani, Project Officer, SJSRY, Puducherry
Municipality, Officials from the Bank of Baroda and Indian
Bank, Mr. T. Ayyappan, Market Promotion Officer, JMDC,
Chennai, Mr. L. Ponnarasu, Team Leader, Jute Service Centre,
PSG Tech, CBE and Mr. Arimathi-Ilambarthi, Founder, Youth
Peace Centre spoke on various relevant topics in creating
awareness among the prospective small entrepreneurs of
diversified jute products. A video on jute diversified
products was also shown in the workshop.
Meanwhile, a “Buyer - Seller Meet” was organized by the Jute
Entrepreneur Service Centre (JESC)-Puducherry in JMDC Jute
Fair on 12 March 2007 at Vel Sokkanathan Kalyana Mandapam.
Honourable Minister for Education Mr. M.O.H.F. Shajahaan,
M.B.A. inaugurated the exhibition and the Buyer-Seller Meet.
Craftsman and artisans from various parts of India
participated in the exhibition. There were 33 stalls,
displayed jute products like jewelries, wall hangings,
handicrafts, soft luggage, variety of bags etc. |
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Inaugural Address by Mr. N. Rangasamy, the Honourable Chief
Minister of Puducherry |
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Mr. Md. Fazlul Huq, Project Executing Agency (PEA) of
International Jute Study Group (IJSG) speaking at the
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Mr. M.O.H.F. Shajahaan, M.B.A., the Honourable Minister for
Education at the Jute Fair alongwith IJSG and NCJD/JMDC
Officials |
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Diversified Products displayed at the Jute Fair
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International Trade Fair in Chittagong |
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The month-long mega trade event titled Chittagong
International Trade Fair 2007 (CITF-2007) is being held in
Chittagong, Bangladesh since 15 February 2007 at the
local Railway Polo Ground under the initiative of the
Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI). The
theme of the CITF-2007 is “Creating Opportunities for
Business Linkage.”
Mr. A.F.M. Sarwar Kamal, the Secretary General of the
International Jute Study Group (IJSG) visited the fair on 3
March 2007. Mr. Kamal took interest in the diversified
products exhibited at the CITF-2007 and discussed with the
entrepreneurs as regards production and price of the jute
products.
A variety of jute products like carpet, office bag, shopping
bag, wine bag, wallet, handicrafts and jewelries are being
displayed at the stalls. Entrepreneurs and organisation
participated under the Jute Diversification Promotion Centre
(JDPC) pavilion are: Bengal Braided and Rugs Limited,
Creative Jute Textile, Creation (Private) Ltd., Moni Jute
Goods & Handicrafts and Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC).
Two other entrepreneurs, Grameen Carpet House and Eshana
Jute Products Limited are also participating in the fair on
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The IJSG Secretary General Mr. A.F.M. Sarwar Kamal visiting
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Jute Products displayed at the CITF-2007 |
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Daylong design workshop held in Dhaka |
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Jute Diversification Promotion Centre (JDPC) organised a
daylong design workshop for the development and expansion of
the diversified jute products on 26 February 2007 at the
Committee Room of the Bangladesh Jute Research Institute (BJRI),
Dhaka.
The Secretary General of the IJSG, Mr. A.F.M. Sarwar Kamal
was present on the occasion as the Chief Guest and
inaugurated the design workshop. Executive Director of JDPC
Dr. A.B.M. Abdullah presided over the function.
Mr. Sarwar Kamal remarked that the jute products need to be
produced and marketed in such a way that it matches with the
changing demand of the customers’ aesthetic choice and
contemporary style. High-quality design of the products
would widen the market opportunities. The Secretary General
ensured utmost cooperation on behalf of the Group at all
times.
In the business session, Mr. Alaluddin Ahmed, former Chief
Designer of BSCIC and Professor, Department of Fine Arts,
University of Development Alternative presented a paper on
the importance of the design development to generate market
opportunities. Mr. Mohiuddin Faruque, former Director of
Bangladesh Television and Professor, Stanford University
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The Secretary General of the IJSG, speaking at the Workshop
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Fair on Diversified Jute Products in Dhaka |
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The inaugural ceremony of the second Jute Entrepreneurs’
Service Centre (JESC) established at the Bangladesh Jute
Research Institute (BJRI), Dhaka under an IJSG project
entitled Small Scale Entrepreneurship Development in
Diversified Jute Products was held on 20 February 2007 at
the Committee Room of BJRI, Dhaka. The Project is being
implemented by the Jute Diversification Promotion Centre (JDPC)
under the supervision of the International Jute Study Group
(IJSG).
A 12-day fair on diversified jute products
has also been organised at the BJRI premises to
encourage the small entrepreneurs and introduce their
diversified jute products in the marketplace.
Mr. M. Abdul Aziz, ndc, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture,
Government of Bangladesh inaugurated the JESC and the Fair.
Mr. A.F.M. Sarwar Kamal, Secretary General of the IJSG was
present on the occasions. Mr. Md. Abdur Rashid Sarkar,
Secretary, Ministry of Textiles and Jute, Government of
Bangladesh chaired the inaugural ceremony of the JESC.
Mr. Aziz highlighted the importance of coordination among
the IJSG, research institutes, Government of Bangladesh and
entrepreneurs for the development of the jute sector. The
Secretary General of the IJSG stressed upon the need for
arranging more fair and expositions for the market promotion
to create an opportunity for the buyers and sellers to meet
and interact. He also called for taking initiatives to
ensure availability of raw materials, provide necessary
loans to small entrepreneurs.
Mr. Sarkar remarked that the people around the world have
developed likings to go back to the nature. He further
remarked that the present trend of increased price of jute
is definitely a welcome sign for the natural fibre as well
as the marginal farmers.
Various diversified jute products which included a variety
of bags, wall hangings, tapestry, cushion cover, curtains,
home textiles, handicrafts etc. are being displayed in the
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Secretary,
Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of Bangladesh, Secretary
General, IJSG and Secretary, Ministry of Textiles and Jute,
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Seminar on Jute and Kenaf held in Myanmar |
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A seminar on jute and kenaf was held in Myanmar at the
Sedona Hotel, Yangon on 7 February 2007 jointly organized by
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, Myanmar Jute
Industries (MJI) and the International Jute Study Group
(IJSG).
In the inaugural ceremony, Mr. Tin Htut Oo, Director General
of the Department of Agricultural Planning gave the opening
speech on behalf of H.E. Major General Htay Oo, Minister for
Agriculture and Irrigation, Myanmar. The Secretary General
of the IJSG, Mr. A.F.M. Sarwar Kamal made a comprehensive
statement. Mr. Ye Hpone Myint, Managing Director of the MJI
also spoke on the occasion.
Mr. Tin Htut Oo said that the demand for the new forms of
jute and kenaf based products in the area of textile and
paper industries are in increasing trend. It is the high
time for the jute industry of Myanmar to modify this sector
along the lines of the global market and it is also the
right time for closer collaboration with IJSG. He also
emphasised on the need to strengthen the areas of research
and development (R&D).
Mr. A.F.M. Sarwar Kamal said that IJSG has continuously been
endeavouring to involve jute producing and consuming
countries who are not members of the Group for the overall
growth of the jute sector and for the promotion of jute and
jute products. He informed with contentment that the seminar
is the first ever International event on Jute/Kenaf in
Myanmar that has been organised by the IJSG jointly with the
MJI.
The Secretary General hoped that Myanmar as one of the
important jute/kenaf producing countries and whose
production is constantly increasing will join IJSG as an
active member. He also expected that MJI and other jute
related agency of Myanmar would become Associate Members of
IJSG to play important role in this sector.
In the first technical session of the seminar, the papers
were presented on Policy and Prospect of Jute and Allied
Fibres (JAF) with Special Reference to Bangladesh by Dr.
Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman, Secretary of Ministry of Textiles
and Jute, Government of People Republic of Bangladesh and
Jute/Kenaf Diversified Products Other Than Traditional Uses:
An Indian Experience by Mr. Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Deputy Jute
Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The
session was chaired by Dr. Myint Thein, President, Myanmar
Academy of Agricultural, Forestry, Livestock and Fishery
Sciences.
In the second technical session, the papers were presented
on Recent Agricultural Development in Jute, Kenaf and Mesta
through Traditional and Biotechnological Approaches by Dr.
Asma Khatun, Chief Scientific Officer of Bangladesh Jute
Research Institute (BJRI) and Cultivation and Production of
Environment-friendly Jute/Kenaf Fibres in Myanmar and Review
on Diversified Application of Jute/ Kenaf by Daw Soe Soe
Aye, Deputy General Manager of Myanma Jute Industries. The
session was chaired by Dr. Kyaw Than, Vice President,
Myanmar Academy of Agricultural, Forestry, Livestock and
Fishery Sciences.
Among others the Ambassador of Bangladesh in Myanmar, H.E.
Mr. M. Khairuzzaman and other officials attended the
seminar.
A field visit was also arranged by the Myanma Jute
Industries for the IJSG officials and the resource persons
of the seminar at the Dawbon Carpet Products Factory and
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Statement by the Secretary General
Vote of Thanks
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Policy & Prospect of Jute & Allied
Fibres with Special Reference to Bangladesh
Recent agricultural developments
in Jute, Kenaf and Mesta through Traditional and
Biotechnological approaches
Cultivation and Production of
Environment-friendly Jute/Kenaf fibres in Myanmar and
Review on Diversified Application of Jute/Kenaf
A Presentation on Jute/Kenaf
Diversified Products other than traditional use - An
Indian Experience
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Mr. Tin Htut Oo, Director General of the Department of
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Vote of thanks by Mr. Ye Hpone Myint, Managing Director of
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The Secretary General of the IJSG, visiting Okkyin Jute Mill
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2009 Declared International Year of Natural Fibres |
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2009 was declared the International Year of Natural Fibres (IYNF)
on December 20 by the United Nations General Assembly
meeting in New York. The IYNF will help to develop the
efficiency and sustainability of agricultural industries
that employ millions of people, contribute to food security
and provide economic development opportunities.
The International Jute Study Group (IJSG) welcomes the UN
General Assembly resolution adopted on 20 December 2006
declaring 2009 the International Year of Natural Fibres (IYNF).
IYNF will contribute to the Millennium Development Goals by
further developing the agricultural industries that provides
employment opportunities to a large number of people in some
of the worlds poorest countries, according to the UN Food
and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The UN decision follows a request by the biennial Conference
of FAO in November 2006.
Millions of people around the world, among them some of the
poorest people in some of the poorest countries depend on
the production and processing of natural fibres for their
livelihood. Natural fibres contribute to food security and
economic advancement for these farmers.
The International Year of Natural Fibres will raise consumer
awareness of natural fibres and strengthen demand for
natural fibre products improving the livelihoods of the
farmers who produce them and revenues for countries which
export them, says FAO. At the same time, promoting the use
of natural fibres will enhance the environment.
The wide range of natural fibres includes cotton, wool,
jute, flax, silk, sisal, coconut fibre and many others. Some
are produced from plants, others from animals, and they are
used in clothing and other consumer goods, as well as in
industrial applications. Virtually every country in the
world produces some natural fibres.
According to FAO, there is almost no limit to the type of
activities that might form part of the International Year of
Natural Fibres. Fashion shows, exhibitions, conferences,
production of TV documentaries and books, and competitions
for school children, could all be developed in the many
countries expected to take part. Under the general guidance
of an International Steering Committee, FAO would be the
coordinator of activities in the Year of Natural Fibres,
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Sixth Meeting of the PSCB of the IJSG held in Kathmandu |
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The Sixth Meeting of the Private Sector Consultative Board (PSCB)
of the International Jute Study Group (IJSG) was held on
24-25 November 2006 at the Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza in
Kathmandu, Nepal. Mr. Sanjay Kajaria, Chairman of the PSCB
chaired the meeting. Dr. Ram Saran Mahat, Honourable
Minister for Finance, Government of Nepal inaugurated an
international workshop on Jute Cultivation and Manufacturing
in Nepal: a Challenge and the Sixth PSCB meeting as the
Chief Guest. Mr. A.F.M. Sarwar Kamal, Secretary General of
the IJSG was present in the meeting and made a statement.
Honourable Minister for Finance, Government of Nepal
emphasized the importance of jute in the social life of
Nepal and remarked that growth of jute sector in Nepal would
generate employment and alleviate poverty to a great extent.
Nepal should endevour to adopt new technologies for the
production of better quality fibre and diversified jute
products, he added. In this context he stressed on the
necessity of co-operation among the producing countries. He
hoped that appropriate recommendations will emerge from the
meeting.
The Secretary General, IJSG in his statement remarked that
PSCB is the direct linkage between the IJSG and the Private
Sector which provides a forum to discuss various challenges
faced by the jute industry. Mr. Kamal hoped that the
delegates would come up with productive ideas and proposals
for the overall improvement of the jute sector and make the
PSCB more effective. He urged the Government of Nepal to
consider becoming a Member of the IJSG for the benefit of
poor farmers, and to generate employment, particularly for
women and for the overall growth of the global jute
economy.
During the Business Session, Dr. Deva Bhakta Shakya,
Executive Director, Agro Enterprises Centre-FNCCI presented
a paper on Jute Production in Nepal: Prospects and Problems.
Another paper on Challenges faced by Jute Industries in
Nepal was presented by Mr. Prakash Mundhra, Vice President,
Nepal Jute Mills Association (NJMA).
In the Sixth PSCB meeting important issues like
Harmonisation of Raw Jute Standards, cooperation between
buyers’/consumers’ organizations, strategy for promotion of
technical textiles including geo-textiles, improvement of
processing machinery and overall strategy for the jute
sector etc. were discussed.
The Chairman of the PSCB in his speech drew attention to
some basic issues like necessity of good quality seed and
fibre, improvement of processing machinery, market promotion
etc. He pointed out that attempt should be taken to
popularize technical textiles, geo-textiles so that bulk
quantity of jute could be utilised.
Mr. Diwakar Golchha, First Vice President of FNCCI
highlighted on the Jute Industries in Nepal. Mr. Bharat
Bahadur Thapa, Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and
Supplies, Government of Nepal and Mr. R.K. Poddar, Chairman
of the Indian Jute Mills Association (IJMA) spoke in the
inaugural Session. Mr. Imtiaz Ahmed, Ambassador of
Bangladesh in Nepal also attended the function.
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