GREAT SCHEME - 21st July 2026 - Ministry of Textiles - Gazette Notification PDF
Issued by Ministry of Textiles
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Textiles on 21st July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary The Ministry of Textiles is implementing the "Grant for Research and Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles (GREAT)" scheme under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) to support the start-up ecosystem. Since 2023, the scheme has approved 31 start-ups with a total government share of Rs 13.65 crore to commercialize innovative textile technologies. The initiative provides financial assistance of up to Rs 50 Lakh per start-up and supports academic institutes across India to foster research and development.
Key Points / Main Content
Scheme Objectives and Scope
- The GREAT scheme provides assistance to young innovators, scientists, and technologists to translate technical textile ideas into commercial products.
- It covers a wide spectrum of domains, including advanced functional textiles (self-sanitizing fabrics), smart textiles (graphene-based), healthcare wearables, and high-performance composites for defense and automotive use.
- Emphasis is placed on sustainable innovations such as hemp-bioplastic composites and algae-derived leather.
Financial and Approval Statistics
- As of July 2024, 31 start-up projects have been approved at a total cost of Rs 15.40 crore.
- The Government of India (GoI) provides maximum financial support of Rs 50 Lakh per approved start-up.
- Maharashtra (7 projects), Tamil Nadu (6 projects), and Delhi (5 projects) lead in the number of approved start-up ventures.
Institutional and Academic Support
- The NTTM supports private and public educational institutes through the "General Guidelines for Enabling of Academic Institutes in Technical Textiles."
- Significant grants have been approved for institutes in states such as Gujarat (Rs 26.45 crore), Tamil Nadu (over Rs 60 crore across multiple districts), and Karnataka (Rs 15.50 crore).
Ecosystem Promotion
- The NTTM organizes public events, workshops, exhibitions, and seminars to promote research outcomes.
- These initiatives provide a platform for start-ups to showcase products and engage with industry stakeholders, including buyers and sellers, to scale their projects.
Impact Analysis
Start-ups and Individual Innovators Impact Innovators receive critical financial backing (up to Rs 50 Lakh) and access to a platform for commercializing research, enabling them to enter sectors like healthcare, defense, and sustainable materials. Action Required Eligible start-ups in the technical textiles sector must submit innovative proposals and utilize approved funds to translate ideas into market-ready technologies.
Educational Institutes (Private & Public) Impact Institutes are empowered with substantial grants to enhance their technical textile research capabilities and support academic projects, fostering a pipeline of skilled professionals and research outcomes. Action Required Institutes must adhere to the "General Guidelines" for implementation and utilize approved grants for specific technical textile projects as detailed in the mission.
Industry Stakeholders (Buyers and Sellers) Impact The scheme creates a structured marketplace and networking environment through workshops and exhibitions, facilitating the adoption of new technologies and scaling of research projects. Action Required Stakeholders should participate in NTTM-organized outreach activities and seminars to identify potential collaboration and investment opportunities with approved start-ups.