Scholarship Scheme for Girl Children of Jute Mills / MSMEs Workers
Daughters of workers employed at jute mills or MSME jute processing units can receive a scholarship after passing their Class 10 or Class 12 board exams. The scheme is run by the National Jute Board under the Ministry of Textiles to encourage girls' education and reduce dropout rates. Applications are submitted through the employer (jute mill or JDP unit), which verifies and forwards them.
About This Scheme
Daughters of workers employed at jute mills or MSME jute processing units can receive a scholarship after passing their Class 10 or Class 12 board exams. The scheme is run by the National Jute Board under the Ministry of Textiles to encourage girls' education and reduce dropout rates. Applications are submitted through the employer (jute mill or JDP unit), which verifies and forwards them.
Full official description
The National Jute Board Act, 2008, provides to “secure better working conditions and provisions and improvement of amenities and incentives for workers engaged in the jute industry” under Section, 5(2)(xxii) for the welfare of workers in jute-producing units. In line with the same, NJB is going to extend support to the workers’ families to motivate them towards educating their girl children, a scholarship scheme as a Workers’ Welfare measure.
Objectives of the Scheme:
The objectives of the Scholarship Scheme for Girl Children of Jute Mills / MSMEs Workers are:
- To provide financial incentive to the girl children of the workers of the Jute Mills/MSMEs, upon passing the Secondary and Higher Secondary examinations to encourage them to acquire the minimum required education for making them employable .
- To encourage workers to work in the jute industry and to remain there for longer period, hence help reduce workers’ attrition rate, which is big problem of the Industry .
- To help Jute Mills/MSME units to face lesser labour problems .
- The enhance Millers-Workers relationship.
- To make the workers feel socially protected through such welfare measures for their children .
- To support women empowerment through Girl Children education.
Benefits
- ₹5,000 scholarship for passing Secondary (Class 10) examinations
- ₹10,000 scholarship for passing Higher Secondary (Class 12) examinations
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Applicant must be the girl child of a worker employed at a jute mill or MSME jute/JDP unit
- The parent must be currently employed at an eligible jute production unit
- Scholarship covers exam passes from 2021 to 2025 (under the 15th Finance Commission period)
How to Apply
- Jute Mills shall scrutinize/verify the applications and certify that the information is found to be correct with a signature and stamp. After scrutiny/verification/certification, Mill shall enclose a copy of the current pay slip of the worker against respective applications and forward it to IJMA.
- JDP units / Jute MSME Units shall scrutinize/ verify the applications and certify that the information is found to be correct with signature and stamp. After scrutiny/ verification/ certification, JDP units shall enclose a copy of the ESI (Identity Certificate) of the worker against respective applications and forward it to JPDEPC or through other Authorised Institutions, as approved by the Monitoring Committee (MC).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main objective of this scholarship scheme?
The scheme aims to provide financial support to girl children of jute mill/MSME workers after they pass secondary or higher secondary exams, promoting education and reducing worker attrition in the industry.
Who is eligible to apply for the scholarship?
Only girl children of workers from Jute Mills or MSME - JDP units who passed secondary or higher secondary examinations in 2021 to 2025 are eligible.
What is the scholarship amount under this scheme?
- ₹5,000 for passing Secondary Education- ₹10,000 for passing Higher Secondary Education
What are the eligible years for exam completion under this scheme?
The girl child must have passed the exam in any one of the years between 2021 and 2025 (i.e., during the 15th Finance Commission period).
Is the application process online or offline?
The application process is completely offline, and applications must be verified and forwarded by the concerned Jute Mill or JDP unit.
What documents are required to apply for the scholarship?
- Admit Card, Mark Sheet & Certificate of exam passed
- Aadhar/Voter ID
- Bank Passbook (Aadhar-linked account)
- Current month’s pay slip (for mill workers) or ESI ID Certificate (for MSME workers)- Declaration of no duplicate benefit claim
Who verifies and forwards the application?
- For Jute Mills: The mill authority verifies and forwards to IJMA- For JDP units/MSMEs: The unit verifies and sends it to JPDEPC or authorized institution
Can a girl student avail this scholarship if she already received a similar benefit from the government?
No, students must submit a declaration stating they haven’t received any similar benefit from any State or Central Government.
How is the scholarship amount paid to the student?
The amount is transferred directly to the girl student’s Aadhar-linked bank account after verification and approval.
What happens if false information is submitted in the application?
In case of false declaration, the scholarship amount will be recovered, and action may be taken against the applicant and the concerned Jute Mill/JDP unit.
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Admit Card of the Examination passed
- Mark Sheet of the Examination passed
- Certificate issued by the Board/Council, the Controller of Examination
- Aadhar / Voter ID of the applicant
- Bank details – Copy of the Bank Pass Book (Bank Account must be Aadhar linked)
- The current month's pay slip of the worker
- ESI Identity Certificate of the worker – for JDP Unit
- A declaration/ affidavit stating that the applicant has not claimed/ received any such scholarship/financial benefit of this nature on passing out the examination from State/Central Government Departments. A false declaration by the applicant will be seriously viewed, and the Scholarship amount will be recovered from the applicant and the concerned Jute Mill/JDP unit