Parliament Question: Boost Gujarat Handicraft Industries

LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3881 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.08.2025 BOOST GUJARAT HANDICRAFT INDUSTRIES 3881. SHRI DEVUSINH CHAUHAN: Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state : (a) whether any special incentives have been provided to boost Gujarat’s handicraft and textile industries; (b) if so, the details thereof; and (c) the impact of these initiatives on local artisans and small business owners in Gujarat? उत्तर ANSWER वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री (श्री पबित्र मार्घरे रटा) THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES (SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA) (a) & (b): The Ministry of Textiles implements a range of schemes to boost India’s handicraft and textile industries, including in the state of Gujarat. For Handicrafts sector two schemes namely, National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) & Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) and for textile sector 8 schemes are being run by the Ministry of Textiles. The brief details of the schemes are as under:  Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles: This scheme focuses on boosting the production of Man-Made Fibre (MMF) apparel, MMF fabrics, and Technical Textiles in India. The goal is to encourage large-scale investments and create significant employment opportunities.  PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks: This initiative aims to establish world-class infrastructure for the textile industry by setting up integrated textile parks across the country.  Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP): It provides support for developing infrastructure for textile units, enabling them to establish themselves in well-equipped parks with necessary facilities.  Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS): IPDS focuses on helping the textile industry meet environmental standards by supporting the development of Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) and other infrastructure in processing clusters.  The National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM): This initiative launched to promote and develop the technical textiles sector in India. It aims to position India as a global leader in technical textiles by focusing on research, market development, exports, and skill development.  Power loom Cluster Development Scheme: This scheme aims to improve the infrastructure and provide training in power loom clusters.  Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector: This scheme focuses on capacity development and creating skilled manpower for the textile industry through various training programs.  Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS): This scheme provides financial assistance for technology upgradation in the textile industry. (c): Through these initiatives, local artisans and small business owners in Gujarat have significantly benefited. They have enhanced their skills, increased their income, gained better access to both domestic and export markets, upgraded their infrastructure, and advanced their research and development capabilities. ****