Jute Retail Outlets Scheme

The "Jute Retail Outlets (JRO)" scheme has been launched by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The objective of the scheme will be set up in different economic/business locations of the country in collaboration with bonafide Agencies who have adequate experience in sales and marketing of similar products and have required storage, display and selling infrastructure. The JRO will source the JDPs from jute artisans, WSHGs, jute micro & small units, beneficiaries of JRCPC (mostly women) etc. These JRMBs will provide forward linkages to the jute artisans, WSHGs, JDPs, Micro & small Units and beneficiaries of JRCPC to help them sell and market the JDPs manufactured by them.

• Support of 25% on the sale value of Jute Diversified Products (JDPs) is provided.
• The assistance is capped at a maximum of ₹2,25,000 per quarter, with an overall annual limit of ₹9,00,000.
• Claims are settled on a quarterly basis.

1. The applicant should be a reputed and registered Jute Entrepreneur/Manufacturer, Exporter, Merchant Trader, NGO, Cooperative Society, Federation, PSU/Organization of the Central/State Government, or any other firm/agency engaged in the product identification and marketing of Jute Diversified Products (JDPs) for at least the last three years.
2. The applicant should establish a Jute Retail Outlet (JRO) in metro cities, State/UT capitals, tourist destinations, or religious places with high footfall, or any other location with maximum footfall, with a minimum space of 150 sq. ft.
3. The applicant should ensure that at least 50% of the JDPs sold through the JRO are procured from Jute Artisans, WSHGs, Micro & Small Jute Manufacturers, and JRCPC beneficiaries.

Offline

Application Process for Proposal Submission

Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the application form annexure from the official website.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the respective Head Office/Regional Offices of NJB (National Jute Board).

Application Process for Claim Submission

Step 1: The interested applicant downloads the claim application form from the official website.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the respective Head Office/Regional Offices of NJB.

Proposals Documents

• Ownership document (Registered Deed of Partnership/ Registration of Societies, Trade License, etc. Adhaar Card / Address Proof of the authorized representative of the agency).
• Income Tax Return for last 3 financial year along with PAN number
• Details of PAN, GST returns for the last 3 financial years
• Copy of Trade License.(wherever Applicable)
• Location map showing the venue of the retail outlet
• Photographs of the proposed retail outlet. (both inside & outside view)
• Copy of Tax receipt for own premise/ Rent agreement of the proposed retail outlet.
• Annual Reports for the last three years
• Audited financial statements for last three years
• Details of experience in Sales, Trading and Marketing of JDP sector in the past in connection to the scope of the work suggested.
• Other supporting documents (Experience certificates etc.)
• An Undertaking from the Agency, that the JRO, if allotted, will be operated for atleast one year until and unless terminated by NJB earlier.

Claim Documents

• Copy of the IPA conveyed by the NJB.

• Audited GST Return.& purchases made. Please ensure that payments/ expenditure towards purchases are to be made in the form of RTGS/NEFT/ONLINE. Cash transaction/s are not allowed.

• Audited Expenditure Statement.

• Copy of GST Return.

• Recent photographs of the outlet, both inside view & outside view.

• Bank Statements certified by Bank, highlighting the purchase and sales.

• Hard copy of online claim must be submitted within 60 days from the end of the quarter