Scholarship Scheme for Girl Children of Workers of Jute Mills/MSME JDP Units

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.

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Definitions
Jute Mills
Any registered Jute Mill manufacturing jute products will be considered under the scheme.
(Source: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.jute.com/documents/10194/3012146/Scholarship.pdf)

MSME- JDP Unit
Any unit holding Registration cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) of JPDEPC as “Manufacturer-Exporter’ or having a valid factory license and has paid a license fee for the current year or a unit having Part – 2 registration under MSME and employing more than 10 workers in production unit will be considered under the scheme.
(Source: https://jute.com/documents/10194/3012146/Scholarship.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Worker of a Mill
Any workman directly engaged in manufacturing jute goods or involved in the shop floor activities of jute goods producing units and in the payroll, as declared by the mill.
(Source: https://jute.com/documents/10194/3012146/Scholarship.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Worker of a JDP Unit
Any worker who is directly engaged in the manufacture of JDPs and is on the payroll of the JDP unit and enrolled under ESI of the beneficiary unit.
(Source: https://jute.com/documents/10194/3012146/Scholarship.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Children
Children means only the girl children of a worker who passed the Secondary/Higher Secondary Examination under Board/Council/College/ University through a recognized school/college/University.
(Source: https://jute.com/documents/10194/3012146/Scholarship.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Benefits
• Secondary Education (for Girls only ): ₹ 5,000/- (Five thousand)
• Higher Secondary Education (for Girls only): ₹ 10,000/- (Ten thousand)

Eligibility Criteria
1. - Scholarship to the girl children on Passing out the Examination in 2021(2021-22), 2022 (2022-23), 2023 (2023-24), 2024 (2024-25), 2025 (2025-26) - Total 5 Years (2021-26) 15th Finance Commission period.
2. - The scheme will be applicable to the girl children of the workers of Jute Mills and MSME - JDP units engaged in the production of jute products.

Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The parents/guardians should visit (during office hours) the respective Jute Mills/JDP Units Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-…
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Step 1: The parents/guardians should visit (during office hours) the respective Jute Mills/JDP Units Officer and request a hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the staff exclusively entrusted to issue and collect filled-in applications.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
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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: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the respective Jute Mills/JDP Units.
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Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to the respective Jute Mills/JDP Units.

Required Documents
• 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

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main objective of this scholarship scheme?
A: 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.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for the scholarship?
A: 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.**

Q: What is the scholarship amount under this scheme?
A: - **₹5,000** for passing Secondary Education- **₹10,000** for passing Higher Secondary Education

Q: What are the eligible years for exam completion under this scheme?
A: 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).**

Q: Is the application process online or offline?
A: The **application process is completely offline**, and applications must be verified and forwarded by the concerned Jute Mill or JDP unit.

Q: What documents are required to apply for the scholarship?
A: - Admit Card, Mark Sheet &amp; 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

Q: Who verifies and forwards the application?
A: - 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

Q: Can a girl student avail this scholarship if she already received a similar benefit from the government?
A: **No**, students must submit a declaration stating they haven’t received any similar benefit from any State or Central Government.

Q: How is the scholarship amount paid to the student?
A: The amount is transferred directly to the girl student’s **Aadhar-linked bank account** after verification and approval.

Q: What happens if false information is submitted in the application?
A: 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.