India Faces Jute Packaging Shortage, Seeks JPMA Flexibility

India is facing a big problem with packaging food grains like wheat and rice.

They don't have enough jute, which is usually used for packaging, and this could cause delays in storing and distributing food.

A group called IFTEX is asking the government to allow the use of plastic sacks made from HDPE and PP instead of jute for a while.

These plastic sacks are made in India and have been used before without any problems.

The government has a rule called JPMA that says jute must be used, but it also allows some flexibility when there's a shortage.

IFTEX says using plastic sacks is a good temporary solution to make sure food grains are stored safely and on time.