Textile Ministry launched “Paat-Mitro”, a mobile application developed by Jute Corporation of India Limited (JCI) during the ‘Jute Seminar’ to provide important information about MSP and agronomy to jute farmers. This application is an important step towards providing essential information about Minimum Support Price (MSP) and agronomy to jute farmers.
Information about Paat-Mitro application
- The primary objective of the Paat-Mitro application is to empower jute farmers by providing important information about Minimum Support Price (MSP) and agronomic practices.
- The application is available in six languages, ensuring accessibility for a diverse group of users.
- All the functionalities of the application are provided free of cost to the users, making it easily accessible to jute farmers.
- Apart from MSP and agronomic practices, the application includes information on jute gradation parameters, farmer-centric schemes like ‘Jute-ICARE’, weather forecast,
- locations of JCI procurement centers and procurement policies.
- Farmers can track payment status of raw jute sold to JCI under MSP operation.
- Incorporating the latest technology, the application includes a chatbot to address farmers' queries and provide real-time assistance.
Highlights of Jute Corporation of India Limited (JCI)
- Beginning: JCI was established in 1971 by the Government of India as an official agency with the specific objective of providing Minimum Support Price (MSP) to jute cultivators.
- Implementation of Projects: JCI acts as the implementing agency for various projects undertaken by the Government of India to increase the cultivation of jute crop and improve the lives of jute growers.
- Administrative Control: JCI works under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles, highlighting its vital role in the textile and jute sector.
- Geographical presence: Spread across all states: JCI operates in seven states known for jute cultivation, including West Bengal, Bihar, Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh.
- Financial Support: With an authorized and paid-up capital of Rs 5 crore, JCI has the financial support to support its initiatives.
- Jute Corporation of India Limited: Government Assistance
- MSP Obligation: In line with Government policy, JCI is obliged to purchase any quantity of jute offered by growers at support rates, without imposing any quantitative limit.
- Government Reimbursement: Losses incurred by JCI during implementation of the policies are reimbursed by the Government of India, thereby ensuring sustainability of the jute farming initiative.
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