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West Bengal jute mills are sitting on huge stocks, even after operating as only a third of capacity. According to rules, it is compulsory that 90 per cent of packaging of foodgrain be done in jute bags but the Punjab government is refraining from purchasing jute bags used for foodgrain packing. Punjab which is the largest buyer of jute bags from West Bengal mills. In addition, orders from the sugar sector have dried up due to which the jute sector in West Bengal is faced with crisis.
