Sarkari Yojana

Production Linked Incentive Support on JDPs

Quick Summary: This National Jute Board scheme reimburses jute mills and MSMEs 5% of their raw jute material cost on exported Jute Diversified Products, capped at 3% of export sales value or ₹12,00,000 per unit annually. It aims to make Indian jute goods more globally competitive and push exports to ₹1,600 crore by 2026.

About Production Linked Incentive Support on JDPs

The National Jute Board, Ministry of Textiles, launched “Production Linked Incentive Support on JDPs” to make Indian Jute Diversified Products cost-competitive worldwide, grow market share, draw in more entrepreneurs, and push export values up to ₹16,00,00,00,000/- by 2026. It reimburses five percent of the jute raw material cost used in manufacturing exported Jute Diversified Products, capped at three percent of the sales value and a maximum of ₹12,00,000/- per unit per annum. Applicants need to be a Jute Mill Company or Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise unit set up in India, engaged in manufacturing and exporting Jute Diversified Products. The National Jute Board runs the scheme, and applications go in online.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry Of Textiles

Eligible Entity

Business Entity

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Production Linked Incentive Support on JDPs, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant must operate as a Jute Mill…

The applicant must operate as a Jute Mill Company or a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise unit, established within India's geographical boundary.

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The applicant must be actively involved in manufacturing…

The applicant must be actively involved in manufacturing and exporting Jute Diversified Products.

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The products manufactured must contain over 50% jute…

The products manufactured must contain over 50% jute by weight, or, for multifibres where jute is the dominant fibre, more than 33% by weight.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Production Linked Incentive Support on JDPs provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

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The scheme reimburses 5% of the cost of…

The scheme reimburses 5% of the cost of Jute Raw Material used in manufacturing exported Jute Diversified Products.

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This reimbursement is limited to 3% of the…

This reimbursement is limited to 3% of the sales value of Jute Diversified Products exports, whichever figure is less.

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The maximum financial support provided is ₹12,00,000/- per…

The maximum financial support provided is ₹12,00,000/- per unit per annum. Disbursement

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Payment for all Jute Material purchased and receipt…

Payment for all Jute Material purchased and receipt of export proceeds must be made only through electronic means or banks; no cash transactions will be considered for the incentive.

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Claims are paid on a quarterly basis within…

Claims are paid on a quarterly basis within two months of submission, provided the claims are complete in all respects with the required documentation.

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If a claimant misses a quarter, they can…

If a claimant misses a quarter, they can submit it along with the immediate next quarter's claims, accompanied by a written explanation. Conditions Beneficiaries under the scheme must be Aadhaar-seeded.

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Claimants must give the National Jute Board an…

Claimants must give the National Jute Board an undertaking that they have not availed, and will not avail, any other incentive on the Jute Diversified Products production and exports on which this incentive has been claimed.

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Claimants must update their documents and data at…

Claimants must update their documents and data at the beginning of every financial year.

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Any unit found to have claimed benefits using…

Any unit found to have claimed benefits using false or fraudulent documents is liable to return the subsidy amount with interest, charged at prevailing bank interest rates for commercial loans.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

Registration Stage

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A document confirming the status of the Jute…

A document confirming the status of the Jute Mill Company or Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Unit.

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Details describing the Product-Mix being produced and exported

Details describing the Product-Mix being produced and exported.

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Proof of payment toward Employees' Provident Fund and…

Proof of payment toward Employees' Provident Fund and Employees' State Insurance, along with the number of employees.

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A copy of the Goods and Services Tax…

A copy of the Goods and Services Tax Return filed during the preceding year.

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The Aadhaar Number of the Proprietor

The Aadhaar Number of the Proprietor.

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A copy of a valid Registration Number

A copy of a valid Registration Number.

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A copy of the Importer Exporter Code Certificate

A copy of the Importer Exporter Code Certificate.

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A copy of a valid Registration Cum Membership…

A copy of a valid Registration Cum Membership Certificate.

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Copies of Export Compliance Certificates, such as CEN,…

Copies of Export Compliance Certificates, such as CEN, SA8000, SEDEX, GOTS, OEKOTEX, FAIRTRADE, and ISO. Claim Submission Stage

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Self-certified copies of the Shipping Bill, Bill of…

Self-certified copies of the Shipping Bill, Bill of Export, Bill of Lading, Airway Bill, Postal Receipt, Excise Gate Pass, or Commercial Invoice Cum Packing List.

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Certified bank transaction details showing proceeds from exported…

Certified bank transaction details showing proceeds from exported Jute Diversified Products.

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Copies of the monthly or quarterly export returns…

Copies of the monthly or quarterly export returns filed with government authorities.

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Copies of purchase bills or vouchers for jute…

Copies of purchase bills or vouchers for jute raw material.

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Certified bank transaction details covering the raw material…

Certified bank transaction details covering the raw material purchased.

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Certified reports from a Chartered Accountant supporting production…

Certified reports from a Chartered Accountant supporting production and export turnover.

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Audited annual accounts, needed specifically for Fourth Quarter…

Audited annual accounts, needed specifically for Fourth Quarter claims.

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Production Linked Incentive Support on JDPs through the online application process outlined below.

Registration

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Accessing the Portal The applicant needs to visit…

Accessing the Portal The applicant needs to visit the official portal of the National Jute Board at www.jute.com to begin the process, navigating to the prescribed online form titled 'PLI Beneficiaries Registration'.

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Submitting Online Registration The applicant must accurately fill…

Submitting Online Registration The applicant must accurately fill out the registration form with business details and upload all the necessary compliance documents; upon successful registration, the applicant receives an online registration password to facilitate future claim submissions. Application

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Accessing the Claim Form Using the registration password…

Accessing the Claim Form Using the registration password provided, the applicant logs into the portal at www.jute.com and locates the prescribed form titled 'PLI Claim Submission'.

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Submitting Quarterly Claims The applicant submits claims online…

Submitting Quarterly Claims The applicant submits claims online on a quarterly basis, detailing production and exports of Jute Diversified Products for that period, with all mandatory proof documents — shipping bills, bank transaction details, certified chartered accountant reports — uploaded before final submission. Post-Application Process

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Verification and Disbursement The National Jute Board reviews…

Verification and Disbursement The National Jute Board reviews the submitted claims and cross-verifies the uploaded documents; once validated, the incentive amount gets paid on a quarterly basis within two months of the submission of a complete claim.

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Grievance and Clarification Any shortcomings found during examination…

Grievance and Clarification Any shortcomings found during examination of the claims get communicated to claimants through email, and applicants must submit their compliance or clarifications via email only to ensure speedy disposal. Grievance Redressal / Help & Support
Head Office, Kolkata: Shri T. Ayyappan, Head Market Promotion & Scheme Implementation, National Jute Board, 3A & 3B, Park Plaza, Park Street, Kolkata – 700069. Email: jute@njbindia.in, director.mkt@njbindia.in. Telephone: 033 22172107.
Regional Office, New Delhi: Shri Kishan Singh Ghughtyal, Joint Director, National Jute Board, 508 & 509, Prakash Deep Building, 7 Tolstoy Marg, C.P., New Delhi -110001. Email: njbdel@gmail.com, kishan870@gmail.com. Telephone: 011 2335 2652.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible

- The applicant must not claim incentives for the manufacturing of sacking of any weave and geometry, or yarn for sale.
- The applicant must not avail any other parallel incentive on the same Jute Diversified Products production and exports on which this Production Linked Incentive is being claimed.

Official Sources & References