Production Linked Incentive Support on JDPs
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Quick Answer
A scheme by the National Jute Board, Ministry of Textiles, offering financial incentives to Indian Jute Mill Companies and MSMEs for exporting Jute Diversified Products, reimbursing up to ₹12 lakh annually.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹12L
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Provider
- Ministry of Textiles
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Revenue
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
- Registrations needed
- Udyam registration
About this subsidy
The "Production Linked Incentive Support on JDPs" scheme, launched by the National Jute Board under the Ministry of Textiles, aims to significantly enhance the global competitiveness of Indian Jute Diversified Products (JDPs). This initiative is designed to increase India's market share in global jute exports, attract new entrepreneurs to the sector, and boost export values to ₹1600 crore by 2026.
The scheme offers a crucial financial incentive by reimbursing five percent of the cost of raw jute material utilized in the manufacturing of exported JDPs. This reimbursement is capped at three percent of the sales value of these exports, with a maximum financial support limit of ₹12,00,000 per unit per annum. Eligible applicants include Jute Mill Companies and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) units established within India that are actively involved in the manufacturing and export of JDPs. The entire scheme is efficiently implemented and overseen by the National Jute Board, ensuring a streamlined online application and claim process for beneficiaries.
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Subsidy providers
The Ministry of Textiles is the central government ministry responsible for policy formulation and promotion of the textiles and apparel sector in India. Through the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), launched in 2020, the ministry aims to position India as a global…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹12L
What You Get
The scheme provides a significant financial incentive to Jute Mill Companies and MSMEs. Beneficiaries receive a reimbursement of 5% of the cost of raw jute material used in manufacturing exported Jute Diversified Products. This reimbursement is capped at 3% of the sales value of these exports, with a maximum annual financial support of ₹12,00,000 per unit. Claims are processed and paid on a quarterly basis within two months of submission, provided all documentation is complete. This support aims to make Indian JDPs more cost-competitive globally and boost export earnings.
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
Selection Process
The scheme does not involve a competitive selection process in the traditional sense, but rather a verification process. Applications are first registered, and then quarterly claims are submitted. The National Jute Board reviews these submitted claims and cross-verifies all uploaded documents against the stated eligibility and disbursement criteria. Any discrepancies or shortcomings identified during this examination are communicated to the claimants via email for clarification or compliance. Once validated, the eligible incentive amount is disbursed.
Application Process
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Online Registration
Applicants visit the National Jute Board portal and complete the ‘PLI Beneficiaries Registration’ form, uploading required business and compliance documents.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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See the questions before you start
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Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary objective of the Production Linked Incentive Support on JDPs scheme?
The scheme aims to enhance the global competitiveness of Indian Jute Diversified Products (JDPs), increase India's market share in jute exports, attract new entrepreneurs, and boost export values to ₹1600 crore by 2026.
What kind of financial incentive does this scheme offer?
The scheme provides a financial incentive by reimbursing 5% of the cost of raw jute material used in manufacturing exported JDPs. This reimbursement is limited to 3% of the sales value of the exports, whichever is less, with a maximum cap of ₹12,00,000 per unit per annum.
Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
Jute Mill Companies or Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) units set up within India, actively engaged in manufacturing and exporting Jute Diversified Products, are eligible. The products must contain more than 50% jute content (or 33% in multifibres where jute is dominant).
How are the claims disbursed?
Claims are paid on a quarterly basis within two months of submission, provided all required documentation is complete. Payments for jute material and receipt of export proceeds must be made electronically or through banks; cash transactions are not considered.
Can I claim other incentives for the same products?
No, claimants must provide an undertaking to the National Jute Board that they have not availed nor will they avail any other incentive on the Jute Diversified Products production and exports for which this incentive has been claimed.
What happens if claims are found to be fraudulent?
Any unit found to have claimed benefits using false or fraudulent documents is liable to return the full amount of the subsidy received, along with interest at prevailing bank rates for commercial loans.
