Scholarship Scheme for Girl Children of Jute Mills / MSMEs Workers offers cash support to the daughters of workers employed in the jute industry so they can continue their studies after clearing their board exams. The National Jute Board runs this scheme under the Ministry of Textiles, and it gives ₹5,000 for passing secondary and ₹10,000 for passing higher secondary examinations. The scheme is open for girls who passed their exams during the 15th Finance Commission period, from 2021 to 2025.
Scholarship Scheme for Girl Children of Jute Mills and MSMEs Workers - Introduction
This scheme works under the National Jute Board Act, 2008, which was made to secure better working conditions and improve amenities for workers in the jute industry. Through this measure, the National Jute Board encourages workers' families to focus on educating their daughters. Scholarship Scheme for Girl Children of Jute Mills / MSMEs Workers acts as a welfare step to support the families of people working in this important craft.
Its main aims are to appreciate academic success, give families some money help, and build a stronger bond between factory management and staff. By helping educate the girl children of workers, this scheme supports women empowerment while helping mills keep a stable, happy, and skilled workforce.
Key Information
| Scheme Name | Scholarship Scheme for Girl Children of Jute Mills / MSMEs Workers |
| Level | Central |
| Beneficiary States | All |
| Category | Banking, Financial Services and Insurance, Women and Child |
| Target Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit Type | Cash |
| DBT Scheme | No |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Textiles |
Benefits
The scheme gives money help to eligible girl children in this way:
| Education Level | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| Secondary Education | ₹5,000 |
| Higher Secondary Education | ₹10,000 |
Eligibility
To be eligible for this support, a girl child should meet the following criteria:
The applicant must be the daughter of a worker employed in a Jute Mill or a JDP unit (MSME) engaged in making jute products. The scheme covers students who passed their examinations during the 15th Finance Commission period, from 2021 to 2025. For example, if Ananya is the daughter of a mill worker and passed her secondary exams in 2023, she is eligible to apply for the reward.
Application Process
The application process is completely offline. Girls should follow these steps to apply for the support:
STEP 1 - For Jute Mill Workers, submit the completed application to the mill authority. The mill management will check and verify the details, certify them with an official stamp, and attach a copy of the current pay slip before forwarding the file to the Indian Jute Mills Association (IJMA).
STEP 2 - For JDP/MSME Workers, submit the application to the respective unit. The unit will verify the details, certify them, and attach the ESI Identity Certificate before forwarding them to the Jute Products Development and Export Promotion Council (JPDEPC) or other authorized institutions appointed by the Monitoring Committee.
Documents
Applicants should prepare a folder with the following documents:
- Admit Card of the examination passed, along with the mark sheet and the certificate issued by the respective Board, Council, or Controller of Examination.
- Aadhar card or Voter ID of the applicant, plus a copy of the bank passbook with a bank account linked to Aadhar.
- Current month's pay slip for mill workers, or the ESI Identity Certificate for JDP unit workers, along with a declaration confirming no other similar scholarship has been claimed from central or state departments.
Definitions
Jute Mills
Any registered entity that manufactures jute goods.
MSME- JDP Unit
Any unit holding a valid Registration cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) of JPDEPC or a valid factory license, or a unit recognized under MSME employing at least 10 workers.
Worker
Any individual directly engaged in the shop floor activities of jute goods production, whose name appears on the official factory payroll.
Children
The daughter of a worker who has passed the Secondary or Higher Secondary Examination through a recognized board or university.
For further details, read the official jute sector schemes page of the Ministry of Textiles.
References
View Jute Sector Schemes on Ministry of Textiles
FAQ's
What is the main objective of this scholarship scheme?
This scheme aims to provide financial support to girl children of jute mill and MSME workers to promote education and reduce worker attrition in the industry.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only girl children of workers from Jute Mills or MSME units who passed their exams between 2021 and 2025 are eligible.
What is the scholarship amount?
Students receive ₹5,000 for passing secondary education and ₹10,000 for passing higher secondary education.
Is the application process online?
No, the process is offline. Applicants must submit their documents to their employer for verification and further forwarding.
Can I apply if I received another government scholarship?
No. Applicants must submit a declaration stating that they have not claimed any other financial benefit of this nature from the government.
How is the money paid?
The amount is transferred directly to the student's Aadhar-linked bank account after successful verification.
What happens if I provide false information?
Submitting false details is viewed seriously. The scholarship amount will be recovered, and potential action may be taken against the applicant and the related Jute Mill or JDP unit.