Lok Sabha Question No. 229 (STARRED), answered on 2025-12-16
Subject: Global Textile Exports
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Smt. Pratima Mondal

## LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. *229 TO BE ANSWERED ON 16.12.2025

## GLOBAL TEXTILE EXPORTS

## *229. SMT. PRATIMA MONDAL:

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

- (a)  the  details  of  measures  adopted to  enhance  India's global textile exports, particularly in high-value segments, in the context of shifting global supply chains post-pandemic;
- (b) the details of steps being taken to modernize the domestic textile value chain, including technology upgradation and automation in weaving and processing units; and
- (c) the details of measures being implemented to promote indigenous handloom and handicraft sectors, particularly in the wake of declining traditional artisan livelihoods?

उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्री गिररराज स ंह )

## MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

- (a) to (c):A statement is laid on the Table of the House.

## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  THE  LOK  SABHA  STARRED  QUESTION NO.*229  FOR  16.12.2025  REGARDING  GLOBAL  TEXTILE  EXPORTS  ASKED  BY  SMT. PRATIMA MONDAL.

(a) & (b): India's exports of Textiles and Apparel, including handicrafts, shown growth from USD 31.58  billion  in  2020-21  to  USD  37.75  billion  in  2024-25,  registering  a  CAGR  of  4.6%,  with  export growth recorded across more than 100 countries during the same period. Despite post-pandemic global supply-chain shifts, India's export performance has remained resilient, driven by growth in Ready-made Garments, Cotton and Man-made Fibre Textiles, Carpets and Handicrafts.  The Government has adopted a multi pronged strategy to enhance global competiveness, in entire value chain including the high value segment, while modernizing the domestic textile value chain.

The  Government  has  approved  7  PM  MITRA  Parks  with  an  outlay  of  ₹4,445  crore  to  create integrated  textile  infrastructure,  and  is  implementing  the  PLI  Scheme  for  Textiles  (₹10,683  crore)  to promote  MMF  apparel,  fabrics  and  technical  textiles,  which  has  been  liberalised  in  October  2025  to attract  wider  investment.  The  National  Technical  Textiles  Mission  (₹1,480  crore)  supports  R&D, innovation and market development, while SAMARTH and Silk Samagra-2 (₹4,679.86 crore) strengthen skilling,  technology  upgradation  and  sectoral  development.    The  technological  upgradation  in  textile sector were supported through Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFs) remained valid till 2022.

Export competitiveness is further supported through Advance Authorisation, EPCG, RoSCTL and RoDTEP schemes.  Further  the  government  has  approved  the  Export  Promotion  Mission  implemented through NIRYAT PROTSAHAN and NIRYAT DISHA for trade finance, market access, branding and compliance  and  Credit  Guarantee  Scheme  for  Exporters  providing  100%  credit  guarantee  particularly benefitting MSMEs.

(c): To sustain livelihoods of traditional artisans, the Ministry is implementing the National Handloom Development  Programme  and  Raw  Material  Supply  Scheme,  providing  support  for  raw  materials, upgraded looms, solar lighting, worksheds, design innovation, marketing assistance, concessional credit and social security. Under Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata, up to 31.10.2025, 32,248 weavers received upgraded looms/accessories and 302 electronic jacquards. Market access is further strengthened through the India Handmade e-commerce portal and on boarding of about 1.50 lakh weavers and artisans on GeM, enabling direct sales to Government buyers.

For  handicrafts,  NHDP  and  CHCDS  provide  end-to-end  support  through  skill  development, cluster development, infrastructure, technology and marketing assistance.

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