Mangalore: 5-day Jute Fair inaugurated

Mangalore: 5-day Jute Fair inaugurated

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Jul 3, 2013: Deputy Commissioner N Prakash inaugurated a promotional exclusive five-day Jute Fair, an exhibition-cum-sale of lifestyle jute decorative products organized by National Jute Board under the Union Ministry of Textiles at Hotel Woodlands on July 31, Wednesday.

Speaking on the occasion, DC said that using jute products in the present times is a good practice and it will be an  alternate for the use of plastic bags.

 

 

 

National Jute Board Marketing Promotion Officer Mr. Ayyappan said that around 25 jute entrepreneurs from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Kerala are exhibiting their products at this 5-day fair. The participants are given stalls free of cost.

The purpose of organizing jute fair was to create awareness on eco friendly jute products among the city dwellers.

A number of interesting jute products such as bags, bangles, purses, hair clips, chains, sandals, pencil boxes, mats, mobile covers, carpets, handicrafts, wall-hangings, file folder, jute pass book, key holder, ATM card holder, foot wares and jute products are on display at the jute fair.

Speaking on the sidelines of the function, the  DC also said that the government will provide milk powder  for students of  schools in the district and District In charge Minister B Ramanatha Rai will inaugurate the event.