Lok Sabha Question No. 4222 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-19
Subject: Promotion and Development of Textile Sector
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Anup Sanjay Dhotre

## PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF TEXTILE SECTOR

## 4222. SHRI ANUP SANJAY DHOTRE:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

(a) the details and current status of major schemes implemented for the promotion and development of the  textile  sector,  including  PM  MITRA  Parks,  PLI  Scheme,  National  Technical  Textiles  Mission (NTTM),  SAMARTH,  ATUFS,  Silk  Samagra-2,  National  Handloom  Development  Programme (NHDP), and National Handicraft Development Programme;

(b)  the  total  allocation  of  funds,  investment  attracted,  and  employment  generated  or  projected  under these initiatives, scheme-wise;

(c) the steps taken by the Government to promote exports of textile products, including support under the Market Access Initiative Scheme, RoSTCL, and international events like BHARAT TEX 2024; and

(d)  the  outcomes  achieved  so  far  under  these  schemes  in  terms  of  capacity  building,  modernization, global competitiveness, and export performance of the Indian textile industry?

## उत्तर ANSWER वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा )

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES

## (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)

(a): The  Government of India is implementing various schemes/initiatives aimed at promoting the textiles sector. The major schemes/initiatives include PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM  MITRA)  Parks  Scheme  which  seeks  to  create  a  modern,  integrated  large  scale,  world  class industrial ecosystem , which will help in attracting investments and boosting employment; Production Linked  Incentive  (PLI)  Scheme  focusing  on  MMF  Fabric,  MMF  Apparel  and  Technical  Textiles  to boost large scale manufacturing and enhancing competitiveness; National Technical Textiles Mission focusing  on  Research  Innovation  &  Development,  Promotion  and  Market  Development,  Skilling  and Export Promotion; SAMARTH - Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector with the objective providing  demand  driven,  placement  oriented,  skilling  program;  Silk  Samagra-2  for  comprehensive development  of  sericulture  value  chain;  National  Handloom  Development  Program  (NHDP)  and National Handicraft Development Program (NHDP) for end to end support for handloom and handicraft sectors etc.

(b): The  total  allocation  for  Central  Sector Schemes in respect of Ministry of Textiles is 4,659.12 crores  (BE  2025-26).   The  details  of  scheme-wise  allocation  of  Funds  are  at Annexure .  The  textile industry  is  one  of  the  largest  sources  of  employment  in  the  country,  employing  around  45  million persons.

(c) & (d): Government is implementing Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme for Apparel/Garments and Made-ups in order to enhance competitiveness by adopting principle of  zero  rated  exports.  Further,  textiles  products  not  covered  under  the  RoSCTL  scheme  are  covered under Remissions of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) along with other products. In addition,  Government  provides  financial  support  to  various  Export  Promotion  Councils  and  Trade Bodies  under  Market  Access  Initiative  Scheme  implemented  by  Department  of  Commerce  for organizing  and  participating in trade fairs, exhibitions, buyer-seller meets  etc. at national  and international  levels.   Ministry  has  supported  Export  Promotion  Councils/Associations  in  organizing  a Global Mega Textile Event i.e. Bharat TEX 2025 to showcase the strength of the Indian textiles value chain, highlighting the latest progress/innovations in textile & fashion Industry and positioning India as the most preferred destination for sourcing and investment in textile sector.

ANNEXURE

## The details of Scheme-wise allocation of funds for Schemes

(Rs. In Crore)

| Sr. No.                     | Schemes                                                                                                                      | BE 2025- 26   |
|-----------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------|
| 1                           | ATUFS                                                                                                                        | 635.00        |
| 2                           | Cotton Corporation                                                                                                           | 0.01          |
| 3                           | National Handloom Development Programme                                                                                      | 200.00        |
| 4                           | Raw Material Supply Scheme                                                                                                   | 190.99        |
| 5                           | Scheme for Protection of the Handlooms and Implementation of the Handlooms (Reservation of Articles for Production) Act 1985 | 7.00          |
| 6                           | National Handicraft Development Programme                                                                                    | 200.00        |
| 7                           | Handicraft Mega Cluster                                                                                                      | 60.00         |
| 8                           | Integrated Wool Development Programme                                                                                        | 18.28         |
| 9                           | Development of Jute Textiles (NJB)                                                                                           | 90.00         |
| 10                          | Jute Corporation of India subsidy                                                                                            | 38.00         |
| 11                          | Textiles Cluster Development Schemes                                                                                         | 100.00        |
| 12                          | Integrated Processing Development Scheme                                                                                     | 15.00         |
| 13                          | Production Link Incentive (PLI)                                                                                              | 1,148.00      |
| 14                          | SAMARTH                                                                                                                      | 330.00        |
| 15                          | Research &Development                                                                                                        | 0.00          |
| 16                          | National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)                                                                                   | 370.00        |
| 17                          | PM MITRA                                                                                                                     | 300.00        |
| 17                          | PM MITRA (Capital)                                                                                                           | 0.00          |
| 18                          | Central Silk Board (Grants towards Development of Silk)                                                                      | 956.84        |
| Total Central Sector Scheme | Total Central Sector Scheme                                                                                                  | 4,659.12      |

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