| Integrated HYV Jute and Jute Seeds Production Project at a glance |
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| 1. Objectives |
- To bring about qualitative and quantitative improvement in overall production of jute and jute seeds in the country through modern cultivation method and introducing HYV jute seeds.
- To impart necessary training to the selected growers on production of HYV jute and jute seeds
- To introduce HYV jute seeds gradually instead of traditional seeds.
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| 2. Project Period | : July/2002- June/2007 |
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| 3. Project Cost | : 23.06 crore |
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| 4. Funding Agency | : GOB |
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| 5. Set-up |
 a). Total Manpower |
: 259 |
| b). Number of total offices |
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Assistant Director : 10
Jute Development Officer : 100 |
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| 6. Project area |
- 1,00,000 acres of land for production of HYV jute in 100 upazilas under 35 major jute growing districts.
- 5,000 acres of land for production of HYV jute seeds in the same upazilas.
- Number of listed farmers are 40,000.
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