The National Jute Board Act, 2008
Administered Ministry: Ministry of Textiles
Act details
| Short title | The National Jute Board Act, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Long title | An Act to provide for the establishment of a National Jute Board for the development of the cultivation, manufacture and marketing of jute and jute products and for matters connected therewith and incidental thereto. |
| Act number | 12 of 2009 |
| Act year | 2009 |
| Enactment date | 12 Feb 2009 |
| Ministry | Ministry of Textiles |
| Jurisdiction | Central (Parliament of India) |
| Sections | 26 |
| Status | Not repealed |
| Last checked on India Code | 29 Oct 2026 |
| Source | India Code, Government of India |
Legislative history
Legislative History:
The National Jute Board Act, 2008
Short Title The National Jute Board Act, 2008
Act Number / Year Act No. 12 of 2009
Act ID (India Code) 200912
Presidential Assent Date February 12, 2009
Enforcement Date April 1, 2010
Administrative Nodal Ministry Ministry of Textiles
Precedent & Statutory Rationale
1. Fragmented Institutional Setup:
o Prior to 2009, promotional, developmental, and research initiatives for the Indian jute industry were distributed across separate administrative bodies—such as the Jute Manufactures Development Council and the National Centre for Jute Diversification—resulting in institutional overlap and a fragmented approach to the jute economy.
2. Holistic Value-Chain Integration:
o The legislation was formulated to establish a single apex statutory authority capable of overseeing the entire lifecycle of jute—spanning agricultural cultivation, fiber quality improvement, raw material processing, industrial manufacturing, domestic and international marketing, and product diversification—to safeguard the livelihoods of millions of jute farmers and workers.
Parliamentary Trajectory & Enactment
• Formulation: Developed and piloted by the Ministry of Textiles to streamline institutional support for the traditional natural fiber sector.
• Parliamentary Passage: Tabled, debated, and passed by both Houses of Parliament during the winter session.
• Presidential Assent: Received formal Presidential Assent on February 12, 2009, entering the statute book as Act No. 12 of 2009.
• Enforcement: Enforced on April 1, 2010.
• Source: India Code and Ministry of Textiles Official Records