Indian jute industries research association

Indian jute industries research association [ijira] was established in 1937, the first co-operative r & d organisation rendering services to the indian jute industry and government agencies who are promoting indian jute in export and domestic market. beginning as ijmari in 1937, the institute has grown over the years and moved to its current imposing premises in 1952.the institute was opened by the hon'ble prime minister of india - pandit jawaharlal nehru. the first founder director of the institute was dr. g w mac milan ijira has since grown to be a premier r & d organization on jute, truly a world class in infrastructure and sophistication, in research and resource development, and in capabilities and commitment.