ARARIA JUTE PROJECT : Is engaged in creating self-employment to bring forth socio-economic developments of the people of Araria, through its training cum R& D center and produces eco-friendly, bio degradable top export quality diversified jute products e.g. Blankets, Carpets, Floor covering, Handicrafts, Jute Chappals etc. and successfully creating high demands both in Domestic and International Market.
Sahara India Jute Project and R & D Centre - a multi-faceted development initiative by Sahara India Pariwar, is an ambitious project with a very deep-rooted social foundation. Coming up at Araria, the birthplace of our Hon'ble Managing Worker & Chairman, Sahara India Pariwar, Shri Subrata Roy Sahara, the project will address critical social & developmental issues specific to the region, as also the larger concerns of the jute industry in India, with an aim of providing it a proper identity in India & abroad. The project endeavours to bring about a complete Social Renaissance by empowering the local community so that they may bring a composite improvement in their standard of living, and in the condition of their habitat. The project aims at creating worthwhile livelihood opportunities by promoting entrepreneurship for the people of Araria & surrounding districts through the promotion & manufacture of jute, jute products & jute diversified products. The project overwhelmingly shares & propagates Sahara India Pariwar's unwavering commitment to comprehensive socio-economic upheaval in the country. Araria being the starting point, the emphasis however, will be on extending this model to the entire region by embarking upon a rigorous program of training, research and entrepreneurship development through multi-pronged strategies viz.
Short-term strategy: Training shall be imparted to weavers and artisans on latest designs, under expert supervision of trained master craftsmen in the trade and the products manufactured under the project shall be marketed by us.
Long-term strategy: Developing infrastructure for mass production of yarn, finished products, jute composites, news prints, NFTC (Natural Fiber Thermoset Composite), industrial fabrics, non-wovens, geo-textiles, fashion wear, etc.
Know Jute
The advent of jute, the golden fibre as a commercial commodity dates back to late 18th century. Initially made into ropes used in wind and hand driven sea vessels and ships, jute was later spun and woven for manufacture of carpets. Sacking and hand-bags were the initial developments, and with that jute products entered the daily lives of people. Applications in carpet making and packaging have also been dominated by jute, ever since it started to be woven into fabric form.
In countries like India, petrochemical products, especially 'plastic carry bags' have come as a menace. Indiscriminate use of plastic carry-bags has wrecked havoc on the environmental front. The growing demand for innovative, novel & eco-friendly fabrics has propelled renewed interest in Jute, it's amazing versatility & varied application areas further contributing to make it the "Fibre for the Future."
Jute products have a good market, domestic as well as in foreign countries like USA, UK, Germany, Australia & the Middle-East. The products in demand include jute shopping bags, blankets, apparels, handicrafts, wall hangings and floor coverings. While new markets are under exploration through consumer awareness and product promotion programs, it will not be surprising to find this natural fibre become a material for regular use by consumers all over the world.
