NATIONAL TECHNICAL TEXTILES MISSION - 28th 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 28th July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Executive Summary The National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), launched in 2020, aims to boost India’s technical textile sector through indigenous development, market promotion, and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme. For FY 2025-26, the industry recorded a net trade surplus of Rs. 3,420.20 crore, with exports reaching Rs. 29,217.60 crore. Key focus areas include mandatory adoption of technical textiles in government applications and extensive awareness programs to enhance global competitiveness.
Key Points / Main Content
Mission Implementation and Performance
- Launch and Promotion: The NTTM was initiated in 2020; under its "Promotion and Market Development" component, the Ministry has participated in or organized 47 national and international conferences.
- Trade Figures (FY 2025-26): India exported technical textiles worth Rs. 29,217.60 crore and imported Rs. 25,797.40 crore, resulting in a positive balance of trade.
- Focus Segments: The mission targets critical areas including agro-textiles, geo-textiles, medical textiles, industrial textiles, protective textiles, and sportech.
Strategic Growth Initiatives
- Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme: This scheme aims to address structural gaps in the Man-Made Fibre (MMF) and technical textiles value chain to achieve global scale and competitiveness.
- Mandatory Adoption: End-user Ministries, Departments, and State Governments have been recommended to mandate the use of technical textile items in specific applications to create sustained domestic demand.
- Capacity Building: The government is undertaking skill development programs, workshops, and exhibitions to educate stakeholders and the general public on the benefits of these products.
Impact Analysis
Domestic Technical Textile Manufacturers Impact: The industry is seeing a shift toward high value-added segments with increased production capacity and improved technology adoption driven by the PLI Scheme. Action Required: Manufacturers must invest in technology and scale up production to leverage available incentives and meet the growing export and domestic demand.
End-User Ministries and State Governments Impact: These entities are identified as primary drivers for domestic demand through the integration of technical textiles in public projects and specified applications. Action Required: Implement mandatory adoption of specified technical textile items in relevant applications wherever feasible.
Industry Stakeholders and General Public Impact: Stakeholders gain access to better information regarding the applications and benefits of technical textiles through government-led awareness initiatives. Action Required: Participate in workshops, exhibitions, and skill development programs to align with new industry standards and technological advancements.