About this business scheme
The scheme aims to make Indian Jute Diversified Products globally cost-competitive and increase their export market share. It provides a financial reimbursement of up to Rs. 12,00,000/- per annum on raw material costs for Jute Mill Companies and MSME units engaged in exporting JDPs.
The scheme "Production Linked Incentive Support on JDPs" was launched by the National Jute Board, Ministry of Textiles. The scheme aims to make Indian Jute Diversified Products cost-competitive globally, increase market share, attract more entrepreneurs, and increase export values to Rs. 16,00,00,00,000/- by 2026. The scheme provides a financial incentive by reimbursing five percent of the cost of jute raw material used in manufacturing exported Jute Diversified Products, limited to three percent of the sales value, subject to a maximum of Rs. 12,00,000/- per unit per annum. The applicant must be a Jute Mill Company or Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise unit set up within India engaged in manufacturing and exporting Jute Diversified Products. The scheme is implemented by the National Jute Board. The applications for this scheme are accepted online.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Production Linked Incentive Support on JDPs (PLISJDP) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Ministry Of Textiles |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Business |
| Level / State | Central · All India |
| Official portal | jute.com (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
| Age | 18 to 60 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 60 years
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- Financial incentive reimbursing 5% of the cost of Jute Raw Material used in manufacturing exported Jute Diversified Products.
- The reimbursement is limited to 3% of the sales value of Jute Diversified Products exports, whichever is less.
- The maximum financial support provided is Rs. 12,00,000/- per unit per annum.
Disbursement
- 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.
- Claims are paid on a quarterly basis within two months of submission, provided the claims are complete in all respects with the required documentation.
- If a claimant misses a quarter, they can submit it with the immediate next quarter's claims along with a written explanation.
Conditions
The beneficiaries under the scheme must be Aadhaar-seeded.
- The claimants must give an undertaking to the National Jute Board that they have not availed nor will they avail of any other incentive on the Jute Diversified Products production and exports on which this incentive has been claimed.
- Claimants must update their documents and data at the beginning of every financial year.
- Any unit availing the benefits is liable to return the amount of subsidy with interest (at prevailing bank interest rates for commercial loans) if found to have claimed benefits using false or fraudulent documents.
Who qualifies
- The applicant must be a Jute Mill Company or a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise unit set up within the geographical boundary of India.
- The applicant must be actively engaged in the manufacturing and export of Jute Diversified Products.
- The applicant must ensure the manufactured products contain more than 50% jute content by weight, or more than 33% by weight in the case of multifibres where jute is the dominant fibre.
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.
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Registration Stage
Claim Submission Stage
Registration walkthrough
Online
Registration
Step 1: Accessing the Portal
The applicant must visit the official portal of the National Jute Board at www.jute.com to initiate the process. They must navigate to the prescribed online form titled ‘PLI Beneficiaries Registration’.
Step 2: Submitting Online Registration
The applicant must accurately fill out the registration form with their business details and upload all the necessary compliance documents. Upon successful registration, the applicant will be provided with an online registration password to facilitate future claim submissions.
Application
Step 1: Accessing the Claim Form
Using the provided online registration password, the applicant must log into the portal at www.jute.com. The applicant must locate and open the prescribed form titled ‘PLI Claim Submission’.
Step 2: Submitting Quarterly Claims
The applicant must submit their claims online on a quarterly basis by detailing their production and exports of Jute Diversified Products for that period. All mandatory proof documents, such as shipping bills, bank transaction details, and certified chartered accountant reports, must be uploaded before final submission.
Post-Application Process
Step 1: Verification and Disbursement
The National Jute Board will review the submitted claims and cross-verify the uploaded documents. Once validated, the incentive amount will be paid on a quarterly basis within two months of the submission of a complete claim.
Step 2: Grievance and Clarification
Any shortcomings found during the examination of the claims will be communicated to the claimants through email. The 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.
Frequently asked questions
When applying for the financial reimbursement for our manufacturing unit, is it mandatory to provide our Aadhaar details to the authorities?
Yes, all beneficiaries seeking this financial support must have their profiles seeded with an Aadhaar number.
We manufacture sacking and yarn which we intend to sell in the overseas markets; will these specific items qualify us for the financial support?
No, the guidelines explicitly exclude the manufacturing of sacking of any weave and geometry, as well as yarn intended for sale, from being considered as eligible products.
Our business often relies on cash payments for purchasing raw materials and receiving export proceeds; will this practice affect our ability to claim the incentive?
Yes, it will affect your claim because all payments for raw materials and receipts of export proceeds must be conducted strictly through electronic means or banks.
If our enterprise has already received another subsidy for the exact same exported items, are we still permitted to apply for this reimbursement?
You cannot apply if you have received parallel benefits. Applicants must provide an undertaking stating they have not and will not avail of any other incentives on the same production and exports.
Our export-oriented manufacturing facility is located outside the borders of the country; does our location prevent us from securing this financial assistance?
Yes, the eligibility criteria clearly state that only units set up within the geographical boundaries of India can apply for the financial support.
For items made using a blend of multiple different fibres, what is the minimum required weight percentage of jute to ensure the manufactured product remains eligible?
For multifibre blends, the product must contain more than 33 percent jute by weight with jute as the dominant fibre, whereas for binary blends, the jute content must exceed 50 percent.
If a disagreement arises regarding the rejection of our submitted claim documents, which specific authority holds the ultimate power to make a final, binding decision?
The Monitoring Committee constituted for this specific component holds the final authority to decide on the acceptance or rejection of claims based on documentary evidence.
What is the absolute maximum monetary limit that a single manufacturing enterprise can receive as a reimbursement within a single annual period?
The maximum financial support provided to an individual enterprise is capped at Rs. 12,00,000/- per unit per annum, calculated as 5 percent of the raw material cost limited to 3 percent of the sales value.
What specific types of business entities are officially recognized and allowed to submit applications to receive the benefits outlined in the official document?
The applicant must be either a designated Jute Mill Company or a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise unit engaged in the manufacturing and exporting of Jute Diversified Products.
If our company faces unforeseen hardships and fails to submit our documentation for a specific quarter, do we permanently lose the opportunity to claim for that period?
No, you can submit the pending documentation alongside the immediate next quarter's claims, provided you include a written reasoning explaining why the submission was delayed.
What are the specific financial consequences if an enterprise is found to have secured the monetary benefits by submitting fraudulent or entirely false documentation?
The enterprise will be fully liable to return the entire disbursed amount along with interest calculated at the prevailing bank interest rate for commercial loans.
When preparing our submission for the final quarter of the financial year, what additional financial document must we necessarily attach to support our claim?
For the fourth quarter, the submissions must mandatorily be supported by your audited annual accounts to allow for adjustments of any shortfalls or excesses from previous quarters.
What exact types of official paperwork or receipts must we provide to the authorities to conclusively prove that our manufactured goods were successfully shipped overseas?
You must provide self-certified copies of documents such as the Shipping Bill, Bill of Export, Bill of Lading, Airway Bill, Postal Receipt, Excise Gate Pass, or Commercial Invoice cum Packing List.
During the initial registration phase on the official portal, what specific compliance proofs regarding our workforce and taxation must be uploaded by our company?
You must upload payment proofs for the Employees' Provident Fund and Employees' State Insurance, along with your Goods and Services Tax number and copies of the preceding year's tax returns.
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