The Ministry of Textiles approved multiple schemes to strengthen India’s textile industry. These include:
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PM MITRA Parks Scheme for world-class industrial infrastructure.
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Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics, and Technical Textiles to boost large-scale manufacturing and competitiveness.
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National Technical Textiles Mission to promote research, innovation, market development, and skilling.
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SAMARTH for capacity building in the textile sector.
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Silk Samagra-2 for sericulture development.
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Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) for modernization.
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National Handloom Development Programme, National Handicrafts Development Programme, and Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme for end-to-end support to artisans, weavers, and handicraft clusters.
The Ministry formulated a 40-country market diversification strategy. It identifies high-potential destinations and implements structured outreach through Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), industry delegations, and Indian Missions abroad.
The Government also provides key incentives to strengthen competitiveness:
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Bharat Tex 2024 & 2025: India’s largest global textile event showcased innovation, scale, and competitiveness, attracting international exhibitors and trade visitors.
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RoSCTL & RoDTEP schemes: These rebate programs benefit apparel, garments, and made-ups exporters. Over 15,000 exporters received rebates on embedded taxes in FY 2024–25.
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Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): India signed 15 FTAs, including the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), reducing tariffs and simplifying trade procedures.
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Export Promotion Mission (EPM): This collaborative initiative involves the Department of Commerce, Ministries of MSME and Finance, financial institutions, EPCs, commodity boards, industry associations, and state governments.
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Import duty exemption on cotton: Extended until 31.12.2025, this reduces input costs, ensures supply, and enhances export competitiveness.
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GST rationalization: Streamlined rates across the textile value chain lower costs, boost demand, support exports, and sustain jobs.
These initiatives aim to strengthen India’s global textile footprint, increase exports, and support the entire industry from manufacturing to artisan clusters.
This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.
