🏛️ Description
Birds Jute and Exports Limited (BJEL) is a public sector enterprise under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Incorporated in 1904 and later nationalised, BJEL has been one of the key players in the Indian jute industry, contributing to the production and export of jute and jute-based diversified products.
Headquartered in Kolkata, BJEL was established to promote the export of eco-friendly jute goods and to support rural employment in jute-growing regions. The company’s operations have historically focused on the manufacture, processing, and marketing of traditional jute products such as hessian, sacking, and yarn, along with modern diversified products.
🎯 Mandate
- Promote production and export of jute and jute-based goods.
- Encourage innovation and diversification in the jute sector.
- Support the objectives of the Government of India for sustainable fibre-based industries.
- Provide employment and livelihood to workers in jute-growing and processing regions.
- Coordinate with the National Jute Board and Ministry of Textiles to strengthen India’s jute exports.
🧵 Activities & Contributions
- Manufacture of traditional jute goods — hessian, sacking, yarn, and decorative fabrics.
- Promotion of value-added jute diversified products (JDPs) for domestic and international markets.
- Collaboration with research institutes for technology upgradation and eco-friendly production.
- Support to small-scale jute units through knowledge sharing and technical inputs.
- Employment generation for workers from rural jute-producing communities.
🌍 Focus Areas
- Revitalisation of jute exports through innovation and sustainability.
- Eco-friendly alternatives to plastic packaging using jute.
- Modernisation and financial restructuring of public sector jute mills.
- Integration with the National Jute Development Programme and Jute-ICARe initiative.
🌐 Official Website
🔗 https://texmin.gov.in (under the Ministry of Textiles)
🏢 Offices & Contacts
Headquarters:
Birds Jute and Exports Limited (BJEL)
P-4, New C.I.T. Road, Scheme – VI M,
Kolkata – 700054, West Bengal, India
Telephone: +91-33-2320-XXXX
Email: info@bjel.in
Website: texmin.gov.in
Ministry of Textiles, Government of India: Administrative authority — texmin.gov.in
Bird & Co. Ltd (heritage entity): Original promoter prior to nationalisation.
Shri Giriraj Singh (born 8 September 1952 in Bihar) is a senior BJP leader and the current Union Minister of Textiles (since June 2024). A seasoned politician, he earlier served as Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Animal Husbandry, and MSMEs, after a long stint in Bihar politics. Known for his outspoken style, Singh has positioned himself as a strong advocate of self-reliance, pushing for reduced textile imports and greater exports. His current focus is on boosting India’s handloom sector, modernizing supply chains, and creating jobs in one of the country’s most employment-rich industries.
Shri Giriraj Singh, Minister of Textiles | email – minister[dot]textiles[at]gov[dot]in | Landline : 011-23060582, ext – 387
Smt. Neelam Shami Rao is a senior IAS officer currently serving as the Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. With decades of administrative experience, she has held key leadership roles in governance, policy implementation, and institutional reforms. Known for her efficient, forward-looking approach, she is now focused on strengthening India’s textile sector, driving initiatives to boost exports, modernize traditional crafts, support handloom weavers, and position India as a global leader in sustainable and competitive textile manufacturing.
Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary | email – secy-textiles[at]nic[dot]in | Landline : 011-23061769, ext – 203
Shri Giriraj Singh (born 8 September 1952 in Bihar) is a senior BJP leader and the current Union Minister of Textiles (since June 2024). A seasoned politician, he earlier served as Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Animal Husbandry, and MSMEs, after a long stint in Bihar politics. Known for his outspoken style, Singh has positioned himself as a strong advocate of self-reliance, pushing for reduced textile imports and greater exports. His current focus is on boosting India’s handloom sector, modernizing supply chains, and creating jobs in one of the country’s most employment-rich industries.
Shri Giriraj Singh, Minister of Textiles | email – minister[dot]textiles[at]gov[dot]in | Landline : 011-23060582, ext – 387