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Government Strengthens Support For Spinning Mills
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Government Strengthens Support For Spinning Mills; ASI Data Shared In Rajya Sabha

Spinning mills remain central to India’s textile value chain, and the Ministry of Textiles has reiterated the Government’s continued commitment to strengthening the spinning sector, even as State/UT-wise data on spinning mills was placed before Parliament. In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, […]

Government Strengthens Cotton Availability
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Government Strengthens Cotton Availability, MSP Operations And Productivity Enhancement

The Government has undertaken comprehensive measures to ensure adequate availability of cotton for the domestic textile and spinning industry, while safeguarding farmers’ interests and improving productivity through research-driven interventions. Replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita outlined the key initiatives being implemented. MSP Operations and Transparent Cotton […]

Measures To Strengthen India’s Handicraft Export Sector
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Measures To Strengthen India’s Handicraft Export Sector

The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) under the aegis of Ministry of Textiles 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 including the state of Rajasthan. International Marketing Events are organized in India and abroad […]

Textile Industry Sees Export Growth
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Textile Industry Sees Export Growth Across 100+ Markets

The Textile Industry, due to several reforms undertaken to enhance the competitiveness of the domestic textile and apparel sector, has witnessed a reduction in India’s import dependency by 13.9% during April–December 2025 as compared to the corresponding period of the previous year. During the said period, India’s imports of textiles and apparel, including Ready-Made Garments, […]

Traditional Textile Sector Benefits
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Traditional Textile Sector Benefits From Trade Agreements

Traditional Textile and apparel exports have gained momentum under India’s key trade agreements. The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA), where Australia eliminated its tariffs on all products, came into effect on 29th December 2022. The India–UAE (United Arab Emirates) CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement), implemented from 1st May 2022, provides preferential market […]

Revised PLI Scheme To Strengthen India’s MMF
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Revised PLI Scheme To Strengthen India’s MMF And Technical Textile Manufacturing

The Government of India is implementing the PLI Scheme (Production Linked Incentive) for Textiles to promote investment and scale in manufacturing of Man-Made Fibre (MMF) Apparel, MMF Fabrics, and Technical Textiles in India. With a view to ensure wider participation under the Scheme, especially by the MSMEs, the Scheme has been made more attractive through […]

Handloom Weavers Receive Support Through Welfare Schemes
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Handloom Weavers Receive Support Through Welfare Schemes

Handloom weavers across the country are being supported through various schemes implemented by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, under the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) for the welfare of handloom weavers/workers : Ministry of Textiles is implementing various schemes/programmes on pan India basis for overall development of textile sector including textile traders and weavers […]

Scholarship Support For Children Of Textile Workers
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Scholarship Support For Children Of Textile Workers

Scholarship support forms an integral part of the Ministry of Textiles’ initiatives, as the Government of India implements various schemes under the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) to promote the welfare of handloom weavers and workers across the country: Ministry of Textiles is implementing various schemes/programmes on pan India basis for overall development of textile sector […]

Powerloom Industry Modernisation
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Powerloom Industry Modernisation: Key Government Schemes

The powerloom industry in India has witnessed the rollout of several government initiatives aimed at ensuring the holistic development of the sector across the country, including major powerloom clusters such as Bhiwandi, Ichalkaranji and Malegaon:-  (i) Comprehensive Powerloom Cluster Development Scheme(CPCDS): With an aim at holistic improvement of existing (brownfield) powerloom clusters, Government extends financial […]

Eco-Friendly Textile: Government Push For Sustainable Fibres, Dyes And Exports
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Eco-Friendly Textile: Government Push For Sustainable Fibres, Dyes And Exports

Eco-friendly textiles are witnessing growing global demand and strong export potential, prompting the Government to take several measures to promote and support the manufacturing and export of organic, new-age, eco-friendly fibres and clothing : With a view to promoting the production and use of natural colours and dyes in garments, the Government is undertaking a […]

National Textiles Ministers Conference End
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National Textiles Ministers Conference Ends In Guwahati, Charts Policy Roadmap

The National Textiles Ministers Conference concluded today in Guwahati after two days of extensive deliberations on strengthening India’s textile ecosystem through innovation, sustainability, heritage preservation, and export growth. The conference witnessed participations of Ministers and officials from State and UTs across the nation. Addressing the session Minister of State Pabitra Margherita said that the conference […]

National Textiles Ministers’ Conference to be held in Guwahati on 8th and 9th January, 2026
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National Textiles Ministers’ Conference To Be Held In Guwahati On 8th And 9th January, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles in collaboration with the Government of Assam, will organize the National Textiles Ministers’ Conference on 8–9 January 2026 in Guwahati, Assam. The conference will be held under the theme “India’s Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage & Innovation.” The two-day conference aims to bring together Union and State Ministers of Textiles, senior officials […]

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