Lok Sabha Question No. 2501 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-08-06
Subject: Technical Innovation in Textiles
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Rajesh Naranbhai Chudasama, Shri P C Mohan, Shri Jagdambika Pal, Shri Mukesh Rajput, Shri Arun Govil, Shri Jyotirmay Singh Mahato, Shri Chandra Prakash Joshi, Smt. Poonamben Hematbhai Maadam

## 2501. SHRI P C MOHAN:

SMT. POONAMBEN HEMATBHAI MAADAM:

SHRI CHUDASAMA RAJESHBHAI NARANBHAI:

SHRI ARUN GOVIL:

SHRI JYOTIRMAY SINGH MAHATO:

SHRI JAGDAMBIKA PAL:

SHRI MUKESH RAJPUT:

SHRI CHANDRA PRAKASH JOSHI:

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

(a) whether the Government has taken any steps to promote technical innovation in the field of textiles sector;

(b) whether any R&D projects for technical textiles have been approved by the Government if so, the details thereof;

(c) the details of the key initiatives undertaken by the Ministry since the year 2014; and

(d) the details of the achievements of the Ministry with respect to various schemes during the last year?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा )

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

(a): Yes,  Sir.  The  Government  is  laying  emphasis  on  the  promotion  of  innovative  technologies  in textile industry. With a view to boost technical textiles sector in the country, National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) launched in 2020-21 with an outlay of Rs.1,480 crores, is under implementation upto 31.03.2026. The Mission focuses on research & innovation and indigenous development of machinery & specialty  fibres;  promoting  awareness  amongst  users;  enhancing  India's  exports  and  creating  human resources with requisite skills in the field of technical textiles.

(b): The Government has approved 137 research projects amounting to Rs. 474 Crore (approx.) under National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) in areas such as specialty fibres like Carbon fibre, Aramid fibre, Nylon, Composites etc. as well as in different segments of Technical Textiles such as geo textiles, agro textiles, protective textiles, medical textiles, defence textiles, sports textiles, etc.

(c) & (d): Some  of  the  key  initiatives  undertaken  by  the  Ministry  of  Textiles  since  2014  and achievements during the last year are as under:-

- (i) 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 and Maharashtra.

## TECHNICAL INNOVATION IN TEXTILES

- (ii) 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.
- (iii) The  scheme  of  Rebate  of  State  and  Central  Taxes  and  Levies  (RoSCTL)  is  under implementation of Exports of Apparel / Garments and made-ups in order to make the textile sector competitive in international market.
- (iv) Government has launched Samarth Scheme to promote skilling and skill up-gradation in the textiles sector. Under Samarth Scheme so far 3.27 lakh beneficiaries have been imparted skill development  training,  out  of  which  1.33  lakh  beneficiaries  received  skill  development training in 2023-24.
- (v) For holistic development of the sericulture industry, Silk Samagra-2 scheme was launched on 19.01.2022. The  scheme  consists of various components  and  sub-components  under Mulberry,  Vanya  and  Post-cocoon  sectors.  The  programme  synergies  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.
- (vi) 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 domentic/overseas markets, concessional loans under weavers' MUDRA scheme, scholarships and social security, etc.

Under Raw Material Supply Scheme (RMSS), quality yarn & their bends 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.

- (vii) 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 Hastshilp Vikas Yojana.

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