Still finding suppliers in jute fabrics

After visiting Tirupur, I also contacted a fair trade organization in Kolkata (Sasha) to find jute fabric suppliers. They have not been able to find any fair trade suppliers in jute fabric and the ones that they contacted were big manufacturers who hardly respond to small buyers.
The argument still remains about "Jute cultivation being organic". People we have met says jute is organic by nature but there are organizations providing and applying "organic certification" for the jute fabric. So, it's still obscure.
I have contacted a local NGO at Rishikesh in Dehradun, Bhartiya Gramotthan Sanstha, who is involved in making jute products and woolen shawls. When inquired about application of any Government schemes, they told me that National Jute Board is supporting their organization. They are buying jute from Kolkata and selling jute products locally.
We will meet them tomorrow to find out about their products and whether they are aware of "Fair Trade" or member of any trade body. I hope we will be able to learn something new tomorrow.

Tsering Youdon
Fair Trade Coordinator