Lok Sabha Question No. 4891 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-04-01
Subject: Bharat Tex 2025
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, Shri Hasmukhbhai Somabhai Patel, Shri Devusinh Chauhan, Shri Miteshbhai Rameshbhai Patel, Smt. Kamaljeet Sehrawat

## BHARAT TEX 2025

4891. SMT. KAMALJEET SEHRAWAT: SHRI HASMUKHBHAI SOMABHAI PATEL: SHRI RAMVIR SINGH BIDHURI: SHRI MITESH PATEL BAKABHAI: SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN:

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

(a) the manner in which Bharat Tex 2025 contribute to India's goal of becoming a global textile hub;

(b) what specific initiatives will be launched to support MSMEs and startups in the textile sector;

(c) whether there are any special incentives for investments in the Indian textile industry announced at the event and if so, details thereof;

(d) the measures  are being taken to ensure greater participation of handloom  and  traditional artisans/craftsmen; and

(e) the details of action plans being formulated by the Ministry in this regard in the State of Rajasthan?

## उत्तर ANSWER )

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)

(a) to (c): 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.

The event spanned 2.2 million square feet and featured over 5,000 exhibitors, providing a comprehensive showcase of India's textile ecosystem. More than 1,20,000 trade visitors, from more than 100 countries including global CEOs, policymakers, and industry leaders, attended the event.

Bharat  TEX  2025  served  as  a  premier  platform  for  industry  leaders,  manufacturers,  exporters,  and innovators,  bringing  together  key  stakeholders  from  across  the  textile  sector.  The  event  facilitates collaboration  among  manufacturers,  exporters,  and  importers,  providing  them  with  an  opportunity  to showcase their expertise, cutting-edge innovations, and latest collections to a global audience. It brought together  the  entire  textile  value  chain  from  raw  materials  to  finished  products  including  accessories under one single roof.

The  government's  focus  on  increasing  textile  manufacturing,  modernizing  infrastructure,  fostering innovation, and upgrading technology has strengthened India's position as a global textile hub. Bharat Tex 2025 provided a platform to showcase these advancements while promoting sustainable and highvalue textile production.

Bharat TEX 2025 also featured a Global scale conference, Roundtables, Panel Discussions, and master classes. It included exhibitions that featured Special Innovation and Start up Pavilions. It also included hackathons based Startup Pitch Fest and innovation fests, Tech tanks and design challenges providing funding opportunities for startups through leading investors.

(d) & (e): Ministry of Textiles through Office of  Development  Commissioner  (Handlooms) promotes Handloom products of the country including Rajasthan by implementing following scheme:

- i. National Handloom Development Programme;
- ii. Raw Material Supply Scheme;
3.  Under the above schemes, 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  &  international  markets,  concessional  loans  under  weavers' MUDRA scheme and social security etc.
4.  Assistance  in  establishing  international  marketing  linkages  to  suitable  Apex/Primary  handloom cooperative  societies,  corporations,  producers'  companies,  handloom  awardees,  exporters,  other talented weavers etc. who are producing exclusive exportable handloom products.
5.  Market  penetration  through  organisation/participation  in  international  fairs/exhibitions,  big  ticket events,  Buyer  Sellers  Meet,  Reverse  Buyer  Sellers  Meet  etc.,  for  export  promotion  of  handloom products. Publicity and brand development through India Handloom Brand (IHB), Handloom Mark (HLM) and other measures.
6.  Raw  Material  Supply  Scheme  (RMSS)  is  being  implemented  throughout  the  country  to  make available yarn to handloom weavers. Under the scheme, fright charges are reimbursed for all types of yarn; and component of 15% price subsidy is there for cotton hank yarn, domestic silk, wool and linen yarn and blended yarn of natural fibres.

Similarly  for  handicrafts  sector,  the  Office  of  the  Development  Commissioner  (Handicrafts) implements two schemes namely National Handicrafts Development Programme  (NHDP)  and Comprehensive  Handicrafts  Cluster  Development  Scheme  (CHCDS)  for  overall  development  and promotion of handicrafts sector across the country. Under these schemes, need based financial assistance is  provided for end-to-end support to the artisans through marketing events, skill development, cluster development, formation of Producer Companies, direct benefit to artisans, infrastructural and technology support, research and development support, digitization, branding and marketing of handicraft products in domestic & international markets etc. which benefit the traditional crafts and artisans throughout the country including Rajasthan.

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