Jute Design Resource Centre Scheme 2026: Up to 2 Free Designs per Unit per Quarter, Eligibility & How to Apply
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Quick answer
The Jute Design Resource Centre Scheme provides up to two free jute bag designs per unit each quarter and unlimited designs under a cost‑sharing model, along with free technical sheets and training workshops. It is open to jute artisans, MSME units, exporters, women self‑help groups and trained beneficiaries. Applications are made offline by submitting a printed requisition form with required documents to the National Jute Board offices.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Up to 2 free designs per quarter |
| Ministry / department | Ministry Of Textiles |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
The Jute Design Resource Centre Scheme, launched by the National Jute Board under the Ministry of Textiles, aims to foster innovation and product diversification in the jute sector by establishing a centralised design development hub. It offers free and cost‑shared design services, technical support, trademark rights and free skill‑training workshops to help artisans and enterprises create market‑worthy jute products.
Benefits
- Provides up to 2 free designs per unit per quarter, with the cost of raw materials and accessories borne by the National Jute Board on an actual basis.
- Offers an unlimited number of designs on a First-In-First-Out basis under the cost-sharing model, where the design ideas and making charges are provided free of cost by the Jute Design Resource Centre.
- Grants the exporter or manufacturer the exclusive right to market and sell the developed cost-shared design in the domestic and export market for a period of one year without disclosure to others.
- Permits the manufacturer to have full rights to manufacture, market, and export the product up to the registered trademark period if a trademark is obtained within the initial one-year confidentiality period.
- Provides free technical specification sheets with required technical tips and showcases sample bags in display for reference.
- Organises specific workshops or skill training programmes at Patsan Bhavan or at different National Jute Board specified centres without any charges.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- The applicant must be a Jute Artisan, a Micro Small and Medium Enterprise unit, an Exporter, a Women Self Help Group, or a Jute Raw Material Centre & Production Centre trained beneficiary.
- The applicant must provide a formal request format for the sharing of jute bag designs developed and stored by the Jute Design Resource Centre.
Documents required
- Copy of Valid Registration Certificate of the Applicant Unit.
- Copy of Goods and Services Tax Registration Number.
- Copy of Importer - Exporter Code Certificate.
- Copy of Valid Registration Cum Membership Certificate.
- Aadhaar Number of the Proprietor, Owner, or Chief Functionary.
- Document Revealing the Caste Category of the Proprietor for Allocation Purposes.
How to apply
- 1Access the official application format provided within the scheme guidelines and take a printout of the requisition form.
- 2Fill in all required details, including the unit's registration status, Goods and Services Tax number, Importer - Exporter Code, and valid Registration Cum Membership Certificate number, and clearly indicate whether the designs are required for the domestic market or the export market.
- 3Explicitly specify if the design request is on a free basis or a cost-sharing basis; if applying for a trademark, disclose the intent to register the developed product within the application form.
- 4Submit the completely filled physical application form along with the necessary documentation to the relevant regional or head office, signed with the date, place, name, and designation of the applicant.
Frequently asked questions
When filling out the formal requisition form to receive new product concepts and sample patterns, do I need to declare where I intend to sell the finalized goods?+
Yes, you must clearly specify whether the requested items are required for marketing within the domestic market or for the export market.
If I opt to receive the newly developed product concepts without sharing the manufacturing costs, what is the maximum number of items I can request within a specific timeframe?+
Under the free distribution option, you are strictly limited to receiving a maximum of 2 product concepts per manufacturing unit during each quarter of the year.
If I decide to legally register a trademark for the exclusively developed product, will I receive any financial assistance or reimbursement for the registration expenses?+
You must bear the entire cost of trademark registration yourself, as no financial assistance can be claimed from the operating authorities for this specific legal process.
If I choose the option where expenses are shared, which specific financial responsibilities will fall upon my manufacturing unit, and what will be provided to me free of charge?+
You are responsible for the entire cost of raw materials and accessories, while the actual design ideas and making charges are provided completely free of cost.
Besides just looking at the physical sample bags on display, what other detailed instructional materials can I receive to help my manufacturing unit accurately reproduce the items?+
Upon request, you will be provided with relevant technical specification sheets containing precise measurements, material types, and necessary technical tips completely free of charge.
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