## Policy Summary: Initiatives to Boost the Indian Textile Sector
This document summarizes key initiatives and financial allocations aimed at strengthening the Indian textile industry, as outlined by the Ministry of Textiles.
**National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM):** Launched in 2020 with a financial outlay of Rs. 1,480 Crore, the NTTM focuses on:
* Research, Innovation and Development
* Promotion and Market Development
* Export Promotion
* Education, Training & Skill Development
Under NTTM, 168 RD projects on technical textiles, 20 startups and 41 proposals for upgrading lab, equipment, and training of faculty in educational institutions have been approved.
**Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles:** Approved in September 2021 with an outlay of Rs. 10,683 crore, the PLI scheme incentivizes the production of Man-Made Fiber (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics, and technical textile products. The scheme is structured in two parts:
* **Part 1:** Minimum investment of Rs. 300 crore and minimum turnover of Rs. 600 crore per company.
* **Part 2:** Minimum investment of Rs. 100 crore and minimum turnover of Rs. 200 crore per company.
Incentives are disbursed to companies that meet threshold investment and turnover requirements, based on incremental turnover. Rs. 54.50 crore has been disbursed to two applicant companies which completed their threshold investment and turnover for FY 2024-25.
**Sustainability Initiatives:** Research projects under NTTM are focused on developing sustainable and recyclable textile materials. The Ministry is engaging stakeholders to promote sustainable, resource-efficient, and environmentally responsible production systems within the Indian textile sector.
**Export Promotion:** The Government of India supports textile and garment exports through various schemes:
* **Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL):** Supports zero-rated exports for apparel, garments, and made-ups.
* **Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP):** Covers other textile products.
* Support for Export Promotion Councils and trade bodies to participate in domestic and international trade events.
* **BHARAT TEX:** A global mega textile event aimed at showcasing India's textile value chain and innovation.
* **Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs):** India has signed 15 FTAs and 6 PTAs to enhance global market access.
**Textile Exports Data (USD Million):** The following table shows the State/UT-wise data of export of Textile Apparel including handicrafts for the past three fiscal years:
| State/UT | FY: 2022-23 | FY: 2023-24 | FY: 2024-25 |
| ----------------- | ----------- | ----------- | ----------- |
| ANDAMAN & NICOBAR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ANDHRA PRADESH | 438.2 | 481.2 | 520.7 |
| ARUNACHAL PRADESH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ASSAM | 4 | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| BIHAR | 27.6 | 32.3 | 44.4 |
| CHANDIGARH | 29.7 | 16.1 | 8.8 |
| CHATTISGARH | 2.9 | 4 | 5.6 |
| DADRA,NH,D&D | 770 | 695.3 | 739.8 |
| DELHI | 1,189.9 | 1,032 | 1,082.3 |
| GOA | 5.2 | 2.4 | 3.4 |
| GUJARAT | 5,043.4 | 5,749.1 | 5,928.7 |
| HARYANA | 3,720 | 3,641.9 | 4,112 |
| HIMACHAL PRADESH | 259.2 | 237.2 | 231.3 |
| JAMMU & KASHMIR | 101.1 | 88.7 | 92 |
| JHARKHAND | 14.9 | 25.2 | 35.7 |
| KARNATAKA | 2,910.3 | 2,738.4 | 2,831.2 |
| KERALA | 351.4 | 371.8 | 434.7 |
| LADAKH | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| LAKSHADWEEP | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MADHYA PRADESH | 1,346.5 | 1,390.2 | 1,388.3 |
| MAHARASHTRA | 3,999.5 | 4,227.3 | 3,971.3 |
| MANIPUR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MEGHALAYA | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| MIZORAM | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NAGALAND | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| ODISHA | 66 | 85.5 | 89 |
| PUDUCHERRY | 15.6 | 13 | 12.8 |
| PUNJAB | 1,502.2 | 1,500.4 | 1,397.2 |
| RAJASTHAN | 1,582.1 | 1,624.3 | 1,720 |
| SIKKIM | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TAMIL NADU | 8,008.9 | 7,172 | 8,021.7 |
| TELANGANA | 135.6 | 166.8 | 148.8 |
| TRIPURA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UNSPECIFIED | 222.1 | 9.5 | 0.7 |
| UTTAR PRADESH | 3,686.6 | 3,438.2 | 3,753.5 |
| UTTARAKHAND | 45.6 | 41.6 | 41.3 |
| WEST BENGAL | 1,207.4 | 1,087.1 | 1,136.1 |
| **Grand Total** | **36,686.1**| **35,873.9**| **37,753.7**|
**Minister Responsible:** The information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha.
**Release ID:** 2152545
Key Entities Referenced
National Mission on Technical Textiles: A government initiative launched in 2020 with a financial outlay of Rs. 1,480 Crore, focusing on research, innovation, development, promotion, market development, export promotion, education, training and skill development related to technical textiles.
Production Linked Incentive PLI Scheme for Textiles: A government scheme approved in September 2021 with an outlay of Rs. 10,683 crore to promote the production of MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics, and products of Technical Textiles.
Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies RoSCTL scheme: A government scheme supporting zero-rated exports for apparel, garments, and made-ups in the textile sector.
Remissions of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products RoDTEP scheme: A government scheme covering other textile products beyond apparel, garments, and made-ups.
BHARAT TEX: A global mega textile event aimed at showcasing India's textile value chain and innovation.
Free Trade Agreements FTAs: Agreements signed by India to enhance global market access by reducing trade barriers and boosting competitiveness. India has signed 15 FTAs.
Preferential Trade Agreements PTAs: Agreements signed by India to enhance global market access by reducing trade barriers and boosting competitiveness. India has signed 6 PTAs.
SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA: THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES
Ministry of Textiles
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO PLI SCHEME
Posted On: 05 AUG 2025 4:30PM by PIB Delhi
National Mission on Technical Textiles was launched in 2020 with a financial outlay of Rs. 1,480 Crore with
major focus on Research, Innovation and Development; Promotion and Market Development; Export
Promotion; and Education, Training & Skill Development. Under NTTM, 168 R&D projects on technical
textiles, 20 startups and 41 proposals for upgrading lab, equipment, and training of faculty in educational
institutions have been approved.
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles was approved with an outlay of Rs. 10,683
crore in September, 2021, 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. The
scheme has two parts: Part-1 envisages a minimum investment of Rs. 300 crore & minimum turnover of Rs.
600 crore per company; and Part-2 envisages a minimum investment of Rs. 100 crore & minimum turnover of
Rs. 200 crore per company. As per the scheme, incentive is provided to the companies on achieving the
threshold investment and threshold turnover and thereafter incremental turnover. Under the scheme, incentive
of Rs. 54.50 crore has been disbursed to two applicant companies which completed their threshold investment
and turnover for FY 2024-25.
Under NTTM, research projects have been approved for the development of sustainable and recyclable textile
materials. In addition, initiatives are taken to engage stakeholders to support the Indian textile sector for
sustainable, resource-efficient and environmentally responsible production system.
Government of India is actively promoting textile and garment exports through various schemes/initiatives
such as Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme which supports zero-rated exports
for apparel, garments, and made-ups, while other textile products are covered under the Remissions of Duties
and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme. Assistance is also provided to Export Promotion
Councils and trade bodies for participating in domestic and international trade events. The Ministry is also
supporting BHARAT TEX, a global mega textile event, aimed at showcasing India's textile value chain and
innovation. Additionally, India has signed 15 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and 6 Preferential Trade
Agreements (PTAs) to enhance global market access by reducing trade barriers and boosting
competitiveness.
The State/UT-wise data of export of Textile & Apparel including handicrafts during the last three years is
enclosed below.
The information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA
MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
***
MAM/SMP
(Lok Sabha US Q2566)
Value in USD Million
State/UTs FY: 2022-23 FY: 2023-24 FY: 2024-25
ANDAMAN & NICOBAR 0 0 0
ANDHRA PRADESH 438.2 481.2 520.7
ARUNACHAL PRADESH 0 0 0ASSAM 4 2.3 2.1
BIHAR 27.6 32.3 44.4
CHANDIGARH 29.7 16.1 8.8
CHATTISGARH 2.9 4 5.6
DADRA,NH,DAMAN,DIU 770 695.3 739.8
DELHI 1,189.9 1,032 1,082.3
GOA 5.2 2.4 3.4
GUJARAT 5,043.4 5,749.1 5,928.7
HARYANA 3,720 3,641.9 4,112
HIMACHAL PRADESH 259.2 237.2 231.3
JAMMU & KASHMIR 101.1 88.7 92
JHARKHAND 14.9 25.2 35.7
KARNATAKA 2,910.3 2,738.4 2,831.2
KERALA 351.4 371.8 434.7
LADAKH 0 0 0.1
LAKSHADWEEP 0 0 0
MADHYA PRADESH 1,346.5 1,390.2 1,388.3
MAHARASHTRA 3,999.5 4,227.3 3,971.3
MANIPUR 0 0 0
MEGHALAYA 0 0 0.1
MIZORAM 0 0 0
NAGALAND 0.2 0.1 0.1
ODISHA 66 85.5 89
PUDUCHERRY 15.6 13 12.8
PUNJAB 1,502.2 1,500.4 1,397.2
RAJASTHAN 1,582.1 1,624.3 1,720
SIKKIM 0 0 0
TAMIL NADU 8,008.9 7172 8,021.7
TELANGANA 135.6 166.8 148.8
TRIPURA 0 0 0
UNSPECIFIED 222.1 9.5 0.7
UTTAR PRADESH 3,686.6 3,438.2 3,753.5
UTTARAKHAND 45.6 41.6 41.3
WEST BENGAL 1,207.4 1,087.1 1,136.1
Grand Total 36,686.1 35,873.9 37,753.7
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(Release ID: 2152545)