GoI sets up Centre of Excellence for coir applications

The Coir Board signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IIT Madras. The memorandum aims to set up a Centre of Excellence for Coir Applications. Highlights Under the MoU, the Centre of Excellence is to extend the research work of the coir sector with the support of IIT Madras. The MoU will extend the use of ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Agriculture • centre of excellence • Coir • exports • IIT-Madras • intellectual property rights • Jute Fibre • Research and Development

Bangladesh develops plastic alternative from jute

Scientists in Bangladesh have developed a method to convert Jute fibre into low-cost Bio-Degradable cellulose sheets dubbed as Sonali. It has been developed by the team of scientist working for state-run Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC). The commercial production of these bags is likely to start by end of 2019. About Sonali The word ‘Sonali’ ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Cellulose Sheets • Jute Fibre • Plastic pollution • Sonali