Executive Summary:
This document provides answers to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2566, addressing the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the textile sector. It details fund allocation, scheme implementation, sustainability measures, efforts to capture global market share, and export data. The data includes state-wise textile and apparel exports for the last three fiscal years (2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25).
Key Points / Main Content:
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM):
Launched in 2020 with a financial outlay of Rs. 1,480 Crore.
Focus areas: Research, Innovation and Development; Promotion and Market Development; Export Promotion; and Education, Training Skill Development.
168 RD projects, 20 startups, and 41 educational institution upgrades approved.
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles:
Approved in September 2021 with an outlay of Rs. 10,683 crore.
Objective: Promote production of MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics, and Technical Textiles.
Two parts:
Part 1: Minimum investment of Rs. 300 crore, minimum turnover of Rs. 600 crore per company.
Part 2: Minimum investment of Rs. 100 crore, minimum turnover of Rs. 200 crore per company.
Incentives disbursed upon achieving threshold investment and turnover, then on incremental turnover.
Rs. 54.50 crore disbursed to two companies for FY 2024-25.
Sustainability Measures:
NTTM supports research projects for sustainable and recyclable textile materials.
Stakeholder engagement for sustainable, resource-efficient, and environmentally responsible production systems.
Export Promotion:
Promotion via schemes like RoSCTL (for apparel, garments, and made-ups) and RoDTEP (for other textiles).
Support for Export Promotion Councils and trade bodies in trade events.
Support for BHARAT TEX, a global mega textile event.
India has signed 15 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and 6 Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs).
Export Data:
State/UT-wise data for textile and apparel exports (including handicrafts) provided for FY 2022-23, FY 2023-24, and FY 2024-25.
Impact Analysis:
Textile Manufacturers (including MSMEs):
Impact: Benefit from NTTM through R&D projects, infrastructure upgrades, and skill development initiatives. PLI scheme offers incentives for increased production and turnover. Government support in adopting sustainable practices.
Action Required: Participate in NTTM projects, explore PLI scheme benefits, adopt sustainable practices.
Textile Exporters:
Impact: Benefit from export promotion schemes (RoSCTL, RoDTEP) and enhanced market access through FTAs/PTAs.
Action Required: Utilize export promotion schemes, explore new market opportunities via FTAs/PTAs.
Educational Institutions:
Impact: Benefit from NTTM support for upgrading labs, equipment, and faculty training.
Action Required: Submit proposals for NTTM support, enhance curriculum to align with industry needs.
Government:
Impact: Responsible for overseeing implementation of NTTM and PLI schemes, promoting sustainable practices, and facilitating export growth.
Action Required: Monitor scheme progress, disburse incentives, negotiate trade agreements, and organize trade events.
Key Entities Referenced
National Technical Textiles Mission: A government initiative launched in 2020 to promote research, innovation, and development in the technical textiles sector.
Production Linked Incentive PLI scheme for the textile sector: A government scheme approved in September 2021 to promote the production of MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics, and products of Technical Textiles with an outlay of Rs. 10,683 crore.
China: A country whose market share Indian garment manufacturers are aiming to capture due to global supply chain shifts.
Bangladesh: A country whose market share Indian garment manufacturers are aiming to capture due to global supply chain shifts.
Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies RoSCTL: A government scheme that supports zero-rated exports for apparel, garments, and made-ups.
Remissions of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products RoDTEP scheme: A government scheme that covers textile products, providing remission of duties and taxes on exported products.
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.
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2566
TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.08.2025
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS TO PLI SCHEME
2566. SHRI SURESH KUMAR SHETKAR:
SHRI MANICKAM TAGORE B:
Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री
be pleased to state :
(a) the current status of implementation of the National Technical Textiles Mission and the manner in
which it has benefited small and medium garment manufacturers in the country;
(b) the details of funds allocated and disbursed under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for
the textile sector, and number of MSME units that have actually received support under this scheme;
(c) the specific measures has taken by the Government to support garment manufacturers in adopting
sustainable practices, such as eco-friendly fabrics, water-efficient dyeing methods and textile recycling;
(d) the steps taken by the Government to ensure Indian garment manufacturers capture market share
vacated by countries like China and Bangladesh keeping in view the global shift in supply chain; and
(e) the data on textile and apparel exports during the last three years, State-wise and the extent to which
this growth can be attributed to small and mid-sized exporters?
उत्तर
ANSWER
वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री (श्री पबित्र मार्घरे रटा)
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES
(SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)
(a): 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.
(b): 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.
(c): 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.(d) & (e): 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 as ANNEXURE.
ANNEXURE
State/UT-wise export of Textile & Apparel including handicrafts during last 3 years
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 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,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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