Jute Resource-Cum-Production Centre

Jute Resource-Cum-Production Centre is a National Jute Board (NJB) scheme under the National Jute Development Programme that sets up training and production hubs in local clusters across India. It works with experienced agencies to offer skill training, infrastructure, and production support for Jute Diversified Products, creating jobs for artisans and women-led groups while promoting a biodegradable alternative to plastic.

Jute Resource-Cum-Production Centre - Introduction

Jute Resource-Cum-Production Centre helps spread jute-based manufacturing across the country. Under the scheme, NJB collaborates with bonafide agencies that have the required infrastructure and experience in training and skilling programs. These agencies set up the centres in their local clusters and localities.

Collaborating agencies identify possible beneficiaries, including local artisans, individuals, members of Women Self Help Groups (WSHGs), NGOs, Cooperative Societies, and Trusts who want to make Jute Diversified Products (JDPs). The scheme gives these people the training and support needed to run a successful production unit. As per the February 2026 press release from the Ministry of Textiles, the scheme continues to run under the National Jute Development Programme, along with the Jute Raw Material Bank, Production Linked Incentive, and Capital Subsidy schemes.

Key Information

Benefits

The scheme offers several advantages to support the jute sector and help communities:

• Expands Jute Diversification Programs throughout India and sets up Jute Resource-Cum-Production Centres in many locations to give training, design, production, raw material, and market support to artisans, entrepreneurs, and women self-help groups.
• Promotes biodegradable jute as a strong alternative to harmful plastic and polythene bags.
• Provides training at basic, advanced, and design development levels to help about 18,000 people build or upgrade their skills in making Jute Diversified Products.
• Creates sustained employment for about 10,800 trained beneficiaries, with over 70% of trainees being women to strengthen women empowerment.
• Supports at risk groups, including correctional home inmates and families of police, paramilitary, and armed forces welfare societies.
• Offers backward linkages through Jute Raw Material Banks (JRMB) and forward linkages through Jute Retail Outlets and NJB fairs and exhibitions.

Eligibility

To apply as a collaborating agency, the following criteria should be met:

• The applicant should be a bonafide Indian agency or organization with legal registration.
• The applicant should have at least three years of documented experience in producing, trading, or providing skill training for Jute Diversified Products (JDPs).
• Organizations experienced in the textile, handloom, or handicraft sectors and those managing Women Self Help Groups are preferred.
• The applicant should own or lease an office space of at least 250 sq. ft. with telephone or mobile, computer, and internet facilities, and have an additional 500 sq. ft. dedicated to the Jute Resource-Cum-Production Centre.

Application Process

Proposals complete in all respects are submitted online through the National Jute Board website. After the online submission, hard copies of the proposal and all supporting legal documents should be sent to the relevant NJB Regional Office as per jurisdiction, along with a covering letter on the organization's official letterhead. The proposal is evaluated based on past experience, creative approach, and commitment to the scheme's goals.

STEP 1 - Go to the official National Jute Board website and locate the Jute Resource-Cum-Production Centre section under the scheme or download area.

STEP 2 - Prepare the proposal with the required documents and submit it online through the official submission process.

STEP 3 - Send the hard copies of the proposal and supporting legal documents to the relevant NJB Regional Office, with a covering letter on the official letterhead.

STEP 4 - Wait for the evaluation of the proposal based on past experience, creative approach, and commitment to the scheme's goals.

Documents

These documents should be submitted along with the proposal:

1. Valid ownership proof (MoU, Articles of Association, partnership deed, or society registration certificate).
2. Aadhaar card and address proof of the organization's authorized representative.
3. Income Tax Returns and audited financial statements for the last three financial years.
4. GST returns for the last three financial years.
5. Detailed annual reports covering the last three years.
6. Project experience certificates and evidence of past work in training, production, and marketing.
7. A concept note detailing the strategy for JDP production and quality training.
8. Letters of recommendation from local authorities like the District Magistrate, DIC, or NABARD.
9. A formal undertaking stating the centre will be operated for at least one year.

References

Ministry of Textiles press release on jute promotion (February 2026)

PIB release on shortage of skilled labour in jute industry (JRCPC details)

Ministry of Textiles official website

FAQ's

What is Jute Resource-Cum-Production Centre?

Jute Resource-Cum-Production Centre is a National Jute Board (NJB) scheme under the National Jute Development Programme that sets up training and production hubs across India to promote the manufacturing of Jute Diversified Products and create jobs.

Who is eligible to host a centre?

Registered jute entrepreneurs, NGOs, and societies with at least three years of experience in jute-related activities can apply.

How does this scheme support women?

The scheme prioritizes women empowerment, making sure that over 70% of the 18,000 intended trainees are women.

What infrastructure is mandatory?

The applicant should have at least 250 sq. ft. for an office and 500 sq. ft. dedicated to the production centre, including computer and internet facilities.

How are products sold?

NJB helps by providing forward linkages, including access to Jute Retail Outlets, exhibitions, and specialized fairs to help market the products well.