Kolkata, Apr 26 (PTI) Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated the renovated Jute House at India Exchange Place here on Saturday, officials said.

The programme started with a one-minute silence to pay homage to the victims of the Pahalgam tragedy.

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Key issues concerning the jute industry were raised during the function, including declining crop, unregulated imports of raw jute from Bangladesh, and the absence of a standardised grading system for the fibre.

Speaking on the occasion, Singh assured that "the Centre is committed to resolving the challenges faced by the sector," a statement said.

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