Jute Design Resource Centre Scheme

The Jute Design Resource Centre scheme is operated by the National Jute Board, an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Its purpose is to encourage innovation and broaden the range of products in the Jute Diversified Products (JDP) sector. A centralised design hub has been set up to support ongoing creation, refinement, and distribution of contemporary, market-ready designs that reflect current trends and future forecasting.

The scheme provides product development support tailored to individual units, offered either at shared cost or at no charge, depending on the volume and nature of designs requested. This arrangement is intended to strengthen the position of Indian jute goods in domestic and overseas markets by giving stakeholders access to specialised design skills and technical expertise. Through these efforts, the initiative supports economic activity and job creation across the jute industry.

The application process for the Jute Design Resource Centre Scheme is conducted offline, with all documents submitted in physical form.

• Step 1: Obtain Application Format. Applicants begin by accessing the official application format, which is available in the scheme guidelines on the National Jute Board's website. This requisition form must be printed, as it is the physical document used to request jute bag and made-up designs from the Centre.
• Step 2: Fill Required Details. The applicant must complete all mandatory fields on the printed form. This includes essential business information such as the unit's registration status, Goods and Services Tax (GST) number, Importer-Exporter Code (IEC), and a current Registration Cum Membership Certificate (RCMC) number. The form must also indicate whether the designs are sought for the domestic market or for export.
• Step 3: Specify Design Basis and Trademark Intent. The form requires a clear declaration of whether the design request is on a free basis (limited designs, with raw material costs borne by NJB) or a cost-sharing basis (unlimited designs, with the applicant bearing raw material costs). If the applicant plans to register a trademark for the resulting product, this intention must also be stated in the application.
• Step 4: Submit Application. After the form is fully completed and signed, including the date, place, name, and designation of the applicant, it must be submitted with any required supporting documents to the relevant regional or head office of the National Jute Board. Following submission, the application is reviewed for eligibility and completeness before design services commence.