This variety released in 1997.
It is a partially photo-insensitive
variety, specially suitable for early sowing in the first week of March,
which does not initiate premature flowering like all other existing jute
varieties under cultivation in the country. Fibre quality is better than
all other existing deshi jute cultivars. It is also suitable for making paper
pulp. Maximum fibre yield potential is 3.5 tons/ha (av. 3.0 tons/ha).