Date:04/06/2005 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/06/04/stories/2005060400811000.htm

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Our Bureau

Kolkata , June 3

JUTE Manufacturers' Development Council has commissioned PricewaterhouseCoopers to conduct a life-cycle analysis of jute with a view to standardising its eco-friendly quality and framing a disposal protocol for the golden fibre, according to Mr Arun Bal, Secretary of JMDC.

Addressing a seminar on `Indian jute industry - empowering through diversification' organised here today by the Bengal National Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Mr Bal said the report, which was expected to be ready by January 2006. The analysis will cost JMDC Rs 56 lakh.