The Scholarship Scheme for Girl Children of Jute Mills and MSME Workers 2025, initiated by the Ministry of Textiles, focuses on supporting girl students from families engaged in the jute industry. Implemented under the National Jute Board Act, 2008, the scheme aims to encourage education, reduce worker attrition, and strengthen miller-worker relationships. Through this welfare measure, the government promotes women empowerment and supports families of Jute Mills and MSME units by providing financial assistance upon successful completion of Secondary and Higher Secondary education.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Governing Authority: Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
• Administered by: National Jute Board (NJB)
• Target Group: Girl children of workers in Jute Mills and MSME-JDP units
• Financial Assistance:
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₹5,000 for passing Secondary Examination
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₹10,000 for passing Higher Secondary Examination
• Period Covered: 2021-2026 (15th Finance Commission period)
• Mode of Application: Offline (via Jute Mills/JDP Units)
Benefits
| Examination Level | Scholarship Amount |
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| Secondary (Class 10 Pass) | ₹5,000 |
| Higher Secondary (Class 12 Pass) | ₹10,000 |
• Encourages girl students to complete their secondary and higher secondary education
• Strengthens social security for worker families
• Reduces attrition in the jute industry by promoting family welfare
Eligibility Criteria
• Applicant must be a girl child of a registered worker employed in a Jute Mill or MSME-JDP unit engaged in jute product manufacturing.
• The girl must have passed the Secondary (10th) or Higher Secondary (12th) examinations in the years:
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2021 (2021-22)
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2022 (2022-23)
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2023 (2023-24)
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2024 (2024-25)
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2025 (2025-26)
• Scholarship must be claimed only once for each examination level.
• Applicant must not have availed similar scholarships from any State/Central Government scheme.
Application Process (Offline)
For Jute Mill Workers
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The worker or student must submit the application form with necessary documents to the concerned Jute Mill administration.
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The Jute Mill will scrutinize, verify, and certify the information, attach a copy of the current month’s payslip, and forward the application to Indian Jute Mills Association (IJMA).
For MSME-JDP Unit Workers
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The worker or student must submit the application to the JDP Unit administration.
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The JDP Unit will scrutinize, verify, and certify the information, attach a copy of the ESI Identity Certificate, and forward it to JPDEPC (Jute Products Development and Export Promotion Council) or other authorized institutions as per Monitoring Committee guidelines.
Documents Required
• Admit Card of the examination passed
• Mark Sheet of the examination passed
• Certificate issued by the Board/Council (Controller of Examination)
• Aadhaar Card or Voter ID of the applicant
• Bank Account Details (First page of the passbook, Aadhar-linked account mandatory)
• Current Month’s Pay Slip (for Jute Mill workers)
• ESI Identity Certificate (for MSME-JDP Unit workers)
• Declaration/Affidavit stating that the applicant has not availed any similar scholarship or benefit
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In case of a false declaration, the scholarship will be recovered from the applicant and concerned unit.
Important Notes
• Scholarships are valid only for passing years 2021 to 2025.
• The scheme is applicable only once per examination level per applicant.
• Millers and MSMEs must strictly verify and ensure eligibility before forwarding applications.
• The scholarship aims to enhance loyalty and worker retention in the jute industry.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who is eligible for this scholarship?
Girl children of workers in Jute Mills or MSME-JDP units who have passed Secondary or Higher Secondary examinations between 2021 and 2025.
Q: How much is the scholarship amount?
₹5,000 for Secondary (Class 10) pass-outs and ₹10,000 for Higher Secondary (Class 12) pass-outs.
Q: Can the same applicant apply for both levels?
Yes, eligible girl children can apply separately after passing each level, subject to terms.
Q: How is the scholarship disbursed?
Amount is credited to the applicant’s Aadhaar-linked bank account after verification through the concerned Jute Mill/JDP unit.
Q: Is there an online application facility?
No, the application process is offline through respective Jute Mills/MSME units.
Q: What happens if the applicant provides false information?
The scholarship amount will be recovered, and the mill/unit will also be held accountable.