About JMDC

Who would have thought that a full-fledged Governmental body would be formed to promote what appears to be a tattered piece of coarse fibre?

Think again. That fibre used to pack things and rub your feet is today the fabric that adorns walls, covers floors in rich colour and design. What's more, its eco-friendly texture has brought in diverse functions.

JMDC, the Jute Manufactures Development Council is the national agency for promotion of Indian Jute. Created by an Act of Indian Parliament in 1983, it is chaired by the Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Textiles.

The Council's prime objective is to provide better marketing of jute products, although it addresses itself to multi-dimensional activities.

JMDC is a body comprising of representatives from all sectors including growers of jute and producers & exporters of jute products, experts, workmen engaged in production as well as different departments of Government of India and local governments of jute growing States.