Department of Jute and Fibre Technology, University of Calcutta

proved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) vide their letter No. No. 750-80-106(E)/ET/95 dt. 02-05-2008 for 2008-2011. In addition, every year, this Institute conducted two certificate courses viz., Junior Level Supervisors’ Course one in Spinning and one in Weaving each with a duration of three months. The two courses are meant only for the candidates sponsored by the Jute Industry who have at least three years’ experience but do not have any formal technical education. On demand of Jute Industry, the Institute will shortly introduce 2-Year Certificate Coursee in Jute Technology. The candidates will be sponsored by the Jute Industry. The Institute not only organises training programmes for Jute Mill Sector but also caters to the need for HRD of the Decentralised Jute Sector which is gradually occupying an important role in the area of jute diversification. The Institute also offers testing, inspection and technical services both to the centralised and decentralised sectors of the jute and allied Industries. The faculty members of the institute also carry out in-house and sponsored applied research projects. The major activities of the institute are highlighted in the activity chart.