Production Linked Incentive Support on JDPs — ₹12L for Jute Exporters
A National Jute Board scheme under the Ministry of Textiles that reimburses jute mill companies and MSMEs for the raw jute used in exported Jute Diversified Products, capped at ₹12 lakh per unit each year.
- Funding amount
- ₹12L (subsidy)
- Funding type
- Subsidy
- Provider
- Ministry of Textiles (Government)
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
The Production Linked Incentive Support on JDPs is a Ministry of Textiles programme delivered through the National Jute Board. It exists to sharpen the global competitiveness of Indian Jute Diversified Products (JDPs), grow India's share of the world jute export market, draw new entrepreneurs into jute manufacturing, and lift export earnings to ₹1600 crore by 2026.
The design is output-linked rather than a flat hand-out. A qualifying unit is reimbursed 5% of what it spends on raw jute that goes into exported JDPs, subject to a ceiling of 3% of the export sales value and an overall cap of ₹12,00,000 per unit each year.
Everything runs online through the National Jute Board, from first registration to quarterly claim filing, so a beneficiary deals with a single implementing agency from start to finish.
Highlights
- Reimbursement of 5% of raw jute material cost on exported JDPs
- Capped at 3% of export sales value and ₹12,00,000 per unit per annum
- Open to jute mill companies and MSME units set up in India
- Products need over 50% jute content (over 33% for jute-dominant multifibres)
- Rolling applications with quarterly claims settled within two months
- Run by the National Jute Board, Ministry of Textiles
Who can apply
Eligibility rests on who the applicant is, where the unit sits, and what it exports.
- Entity type: the applicant must be a jute mill company, or a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) unit.
- Location: the unit has to be established within India.
- Activity: the unit must genuinely manufacture and export Jute Diversified Products — trading-only or domestic-only operations do not fit.
- Product composition: exported goods must contain more than 50% jute by weight. Where multifibre products are involved and jute is the dominant fibre, the threshold drops to more than 33% by weight.
- Aadhaar seeding: beneficiaries must be Aadhaar-seeded.
There is no competitive shortlisting round. A unit that satisfies these conditions can register on the portal and begin claiming.
Production Linked Incentive Support on JDPs — ₹12L for Jute Exporters is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
Production Linked Incentive Support on JDPs — ₹12L for Jute Exporters accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.
What the funding covers
The support arrives as a cash reimbursement rather than equity, so the promoter's stake is untouched.
- 5% of the raw jute material cost incurred for exported JDPs is reimbursed.
- That reimbursement is limited to 3% of the sales value of those exports.
- Total support is capped at ₹12,00,000 per unit per annum.
- Claims are settled quarterly, within two months of a complete submission.
By offsetting a slice of input cost, the scheme helps Indian JDPs price more competitively in overseas markets and supports higher export earnings for participating units.
About the provider
Production Linked Incentive Support on JDPs — ₹12L for Jute Exporters is offered by Ministry of Textiles, a government body. As a government-backed subsidy, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
There is no competitive selection here — assessment is a verification exercise carried out by the National Jute Board.
- Registration: the unit files the online registration form on the Board's portal and receives a registration password for later use.
- Claim filing: every quarter the unit submits a claim covering its production and exports for that period, with supporting documents attached.
- Review and cross-verification: the Board examines the claim and matches the uploaded documents against the eligibility and disbursement criteria.
- Clarification: where a shortcoming or discrepancy surfaces, the claimant is informed by email so it can be explained or corrected.
- Disbursement: once the claim is validated, the eligible incentive is paid out.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Production Linked Incentive Support on JDPs — ₹12L for Jute Exporters, keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Who this is best for
Production Linked Incentive Support on JDPs — ₹12L for Jute Exporters is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹12L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
How much money does the PLI Support on JDPs scheme actually pay?
A beneficiary is reimbursed 5% of the raw jute material cost that went into manufacturing exported Jute Diversified Products. That figure cannot exceed 3% of the sales value of those exports, and the total payout is capped at ₹12,00,000 per unit per annum. In practice the lowest of these limits decides what lands in your account.
Is there an application deadline I need to beat?
No. The scheme runs on a rolling, always-open basis, so there is no last date to race against. What you do need to keep up with is the quarterly claim cycle, since claims are filed for each quarter of production and export activity.
Who is eligible to apply?
Jute mill companies and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) units that are set up within India and are actively manufacturing and exporting Jute Diversified Products. The exported goods must contain more than 50% jute by weight, or more than 33% by weight for multifibre products where jute is the dominant fibre, and beneficiaries must be Aadhaar-seeded.
Do I need DPIIT recognition or MSME registration to qualify?
The scheme's stated eligibility does not include DPIIT startup recognition. What matters is that the applicant is either a jute mill company or an MSME unit based in India, is engaged in manufacturing and exporting JDPs, and meets the jute-content and Aadhaar-seeding conditions.
Does the scheme take equity in my company?
No. This is a subsidy-style reimbursement, so it is completely non-dilutive — you receive cash back against eligible input cost without giving away any stake, shares or board seats.
When and how are claims paid out?
Claims are filed online on a quarterly basis and are paid within two months of submission, as long as the paperwork is complete. Payments for jute material and the receipt of export proceeds must move electronically or through banks; cash transactions are not considered.
What documents do I need to submit with a claim?
Along with the production and export details for the quarter, you have to upload proof such as shipping bills, bank transaction records and a certified chartered accountant report. These documents are what the National Jute Board cross-verifies before releasing the incentive.
Can I claim another incentive on the same exports?
No. Claimants must give the National Jute Board an undertaking that they have not availed, and will not avail, any other incentive on the JDP production and exports for which this incentive is being claimed.
What happens if a claim turns out to be fraudulent?
A unit found to have claimed benefits using false or fraudulent documents is liable to return the entire subsidy amount received, along with interest at prevailing bank rates for commercial loans.
How do I apply for the scheme?
Go to the National Jute Board portal at www.jute.com and fill in the 'PLI Beneficiaries Registration' form with your business details and compliance documents. Successful registration gives you a password, which you then use to log in and file the 'PLI Claim Submission' form each quarter before the Board verifies and disburses the amount.
Who offers Production Linked Incentive Support on JDPs — ₹12L for Jute Exporters?
Production Linked Incentive Support on JDPs — ₹12L for Jute Exporters is offered by Ministry of Textiles, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.
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