Several studies were previously conducted on pulping of jute plant by
alkaline processes. But the response of the plant to alkaline pulping is poor. In the
present study neutral sulphite anthraquinone (NS – AQ) process proved more
advantageous over alkaline processes. The process is capable of producing a
significantly higheryield compared to the alkaline processes. The physicalstrength
properties of NS – AQ jute plant pulp stand in between hardwood and softwood
kraft pulps. However, success of commercial utilization of jute plant in pulp
making largely depends on efficientmeans of collection, transportation and storage
of the plant. Hence, due attention to these problems must be given