Centre takes multiple initiatives to boost exports, production & employment generation in Textiles Sector

The Government has taken a number of initiatives/ measures since 2019 to boost exports, production and employment generation in textiles sector. Some of the major initiatives include:

Government has approved setting up of Seven Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region ​and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks in Greenfield/Brownfield sites with an outlay of Rs. 4,445 ​crore for a period of seven years upto 2027-28. PM MITRA Parks are being set up in Tamil ​Nadu, Telangana, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh & Maharashtra.

Government is implementing the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, with​an approved outlay of Rs. 10,683 crore, to promote production of MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics ​and Products of Technical Textiles in the country to enable Textile sector to achieve size and ​scale and to become competitive. 73 companies have been selected under PLI scheme.

The scheme of Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) is under implementation​for Exports of Apparel / Garments and made-ups in order to make the textile sector competitive​in international market.

Government has allocated an outlay of Rs.1,480 Crore for advance research and innovation in ​Technical Textiles sector. 137 research and development projects have been sanctioned so far,​out of which 49 have been sanctioned in the year 2023-24.

Under Samarth Scheme so far 3.27 lakh beneficiaries have been imparted skill development, out ​of which 1.33 lakhs beneficiaries received skill training in 2023-24.

Silk Samagra-2 is being implemented since 19.01.2022 for holistic development of the ​sericulture industry. The Silk Samagra-2 scheme consists of various components and sub-​components under Mulberry, Vanya and Post-cocoon Sectors. The programme synergises the ​efforts of State Governments and other implementing agencies to improve the quality, ​productivity and production of raw silk, besides generating employment opportunities, ​particularly in the rural areas.

Under National Handloom Development Programme, financial assistance is provided to eligible ​handloom agencies/weavers for raw materials, procurement of upgraded looms & accessories, ​solar lighting units, construction of workshed, skilling, product & design development, technical ​and common infrastructure, marketing of handloom products in domestic/overseas markets, ​concessional loans under weavers’ MUDRA scheme, scholarships and social security etc.

Under Raw Material Supply Scheme (RMSS), quality yarn & their blends are provided to the eligible Handloom weavers at subsidized rates. Total 340 lakh kg of yarn has been supplied during financial year 2023-2024 under the Scheme.

Under National Handicraft Development Programme and Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster ​Development Scheme, support to artisans is provided through marketing support, skill ​development by means of Design programme, training programs, cluster development, direct ​benefit to artisans, infrastructure and technology support and assistance through ​Ambedkar ​HastshilpVikasYojana.

This information was given by the Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita in a written reply today in the Rajya Sabha.