Lok Sabha Question No. 1439 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-09
Subject: Current Status of Modernisation of Powerloom Sector
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri P C Mohan, Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara

## CURRENT STATUS OF MODERNISATION OF POWERLOOM SECTOR

## 1439. DR. HEMANT VISHNU SAVARA: SHRI P C MOHAN:

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

(a) whether the Government has reviewed the current status of modernization, technology upgradation, and sustainability initiatives in the powerloom sector;

(b)  the  details  of  the  schemes  and  interventions  that  have  been  extended  to  support  powerloom  units, including TUFS-related assistance, State-wise including Karnataka;

(c)  whether  any  gaps  have  been  identified  in  credit  access,  power  subsidy,  raw  material  supply,  or technological adoption among powerloom MSMEs;

(d)  if  so,  the  steps  being  taken  to  address  these  gaps  and  enhance  competitiveness,  productivity,  and employment opportunities in the powerloom sector; and

(e)  the  Powerloom  sector  modernization,  technology  upgradation,  and  sustainability  initiatives  Stateswise including Maharashtra, district-wise especially in Palghar, Thane and Bhiwandi district?

## उत्तर

## ANSWER

## वस्त्र राज्  य मंत्री ( श्री पबित्र मार्घेररटा )

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

(a) to (e): A number of initiatives have been taken by the Government in order to ensure holistic development  of  the  entire  powerloom  sector  of  the  country  including  that  of  Maharashtra  (Palghar, Thane and Bhiwandi) and Karnataka:-

(i)  Comprehensive  Powerloom  Cluster  Development  Scheme(CPCDS):  With  an  aim  at  holistic improvement of existing (brownfield) powerloom clusters, Government extends financial support of a maximum of Rs. 50 crores for each approved Powerloom Mega Cluster project. The scheme has now been  subsumed  under  Textile  Cluster  Development  Scheme  (TCDS)  and  support  is  extended  for completing  ongoing  projects  for  meeting  committed  liabilities  only.  In  Maharashtra,  one  project i.e.Ichalkaranji Powerloom Mega Cluster (Maharashtra) was sanctioned in 2012 which is currently at an advanced stage of completion, Rs. 44.85 crore has been released to Ichalkaranji powerloom megacluster as  financial  support  by  Government  of  India.  Similarly  in  Karnataka,  Silk  Mega  Cluster  at  Mysore (Karnataka) has been approved and Rs. 2.49 crore was released as GoI support to this project.

(ii) Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS):  Under the scheme, credit linked Capital Investment Subsidy (CIS) is provided to units located across the country for purchase of benchmarked machinery in different segment of Textile Sectors (excluding spinning) across the value chain and across fibers including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and small textile manufacturing units. The validity of the scheme was till 31.03.2022. Currently only committed liabilities are provided under this  scheme.  A  financial  support  of  Rs.  222.75  crore  to  1180  units  has  been  provided  in  Maharashtra including Ichalkaranji, Bhiwandi and Malegaon clusters and of Rs. 2.29 crore to 27 units in Karnataka under the scheme.

(iii)  PowerTex  India Scheme: In order to enhance the capacities and competitiveness of decentralized powerloom  sector,  PowerTex  India  Scheme  was  launched  on  a  Pan  India  basis  having,  an  outlay  of Rs.  487  crores  for  the  period  2017-20,  which  was  extended  upto  2021.  The  scheme  has  now  been subsumed under Textile Cluster Development Scheme (TCDS) and support is extended for completing ongoing  projects  for  meeting  committed  liabilities  only.  Benefits  extended  under  PowerTex  India Scheme in the state of Karnataka and Maharashtra are given below:

## Karnataka :-

| Scheme                         |   Total fund Released (in Lakh) | No. of Beneficiaries   | No. of Looms upgraded   |
|--------------------------------|---------------------------------|------------------------|-------------------------|
| Insitu Upgradation Fund Scheme |                          863.06 | 2,405                  | 4,940                   |

## Maharashtra :-

| S. No   | Scheme                         | Palghar District      | Palghar District           | Thane District       | Thane District             | Bhiwandi Cluster   | Bhiwandi Cluster                 |
|---------|--------------------------------|-----------------------|----------------------------|----------------------|----------------------------|--------------------|----------------------------------|
|         |                                | No of units/ Projects | Financial Assistance in cr | No of units/Projects | Financial Assistance in cr | Total units        | Total Financial Assistance in Cr |
| 1       | Insitu Upgradation Fund Scheme | -                     | -                          | 6,257                | 56.56                      | 6257               | 56.56                            |
| 2       | Group Workshed Scheme          | -                     | -                          | 2                    | 0.91                       | 2                  | 0.91                             |
| 3       | Yarn Banks                     | -                     | -                          | 1                    | 0.50                       | 1                  | 0.50                             |

In  addition  to  above,  Grant-in-aid  is  also  provided  to  powerloom  service  centres  of  Textile  Research Associations (TRAs) and State Government. There are 7 Powerloom service centres in Maharashtra (two in Bhiwandi cluster and one each in Ichalkaranji, Malegaon, Sangli, Solapur and Nagpur clusters) and  4 Powerloom  Service  Centres  in  Karnataka  (two  in  Bangalore  and  one  each  in  Gadag  and  Belgavi clusters). These  powerloom  service  centres provide testing, training, technical consultancy and troubleshooting services to the powerloom industry in these clusters. In the last three years training has been provided to 1,054 weavers in these clusters.

(iv) Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks: With a view to increasing investments, generating employment opportunities and boosting exports in textile sector, the Ministry is implementing Scheme for Integrated Textile  Park  (SITP)  to  provide  support  for  setting  up  textile  parks  with  world-class,  state-of-the-art infrastructure in textile hubs across the country. The scheme was in implementation upto 31.03.2021; however, the scheme has now been subsumed under Textile Cluster Development Scheme (TCDS) and support is extended for completing ongoing projects for meeting committed liabilities only. Under this scheme, financial support worth Rs. 202.74 crores has been extended to 6 Textiles parks of Maharashtra and worth Rs. 32.01 crores has been extended to 1 Textile park in Karnataka so far.

(v)  In  addition,  the  Government  of  Maharashtra  is  also  implementing  the  Integrated  and  Sustainable Textile  Policy  2023-2028  to  support  various  components  of  the  textile  value  chain  in  Maharashtra including Powerlooms. The Maharashtra Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (MAHA\_TUFS) seeks to facilitate Powerlooms in Maharashtra in augmenting investments, productivity, quality, employment and exports through various incentives to the eligible units for technology upgradation as per specified guidelines.