Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Textiles aims to increase textile exports to Rs. 9 lakh crores by 2030. To achieve this, the government is implementing strategies like the Cotton Technology Mission and leveraging Free Trade Agreements. This document outlines progress in textile exports over the past five years, details the Cotton Technology Mission's role, and identifies key countries leading in textile exports.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Export Target:**
* The Ministry of Textiles has set an export target of Rs. 9 lakh crores for textiles by 2030.
* **Export Performance:**
* Total Textiles, Apparel, and Handicrafts exports (TA) were USD 37,754 million in FY 2024-25 and USD 9,326 million for APR-JUN 2025-26.
* Textile and Apparel exports in FY 2024-25 increased by approximately 5.2% over FY 2023-24.
* **Cotton Technology Mission:**
* The Mission for Cotton Productivity, with its three mini missions (Kapas Kranti, Kapas Kanti, and Navya Fibre), aims to improve cotton farming productivity, sustainability, and quality.
* The Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) is the Nodal Ministry Department, with the Ministry of Textiles as a partner.
* The mission intends to provide science and technology support to farmers, increase farmer income, and ensure a consistent supply of quality cotton.
* **Global Export Landscape:**
* India is the 6th largest textile exporting country globally.
* China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Germany, and Italy are the top 5 exporting countries.
* **Government Initiatives:**
* India has signed 15 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), including CETA with the UK, to reduce trade barriers.
* The Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme applies to Apparel/Garments and Made-ups.
* The Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) covers textiles products not covered under RoSCTL.
* Financial support is provided to Export Promotion Councils and Trade Bodies for trade fairs and exhibitions.
* Other schemes include PM MITRA Parks, Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, National Technical Textiles Mission, SAMARTH Scheme, Silk Samagra-2, National Handloom Development Program, National Handicrafts Development Programme and Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme.
Impact Analysis:
* **Textile Exporters:**
* *Impact:* Benefit from reduced tariff barriers through FTAs, RoSCTL and RoDTEP schemes, and financial support for export promotion. The Cotton Technology Mission aims to provide quality raw materials for textile production.
* *Action Required:* Utilize the benefits of FTAs, RoSCTL, and RoDTEP. Participate in trade fairs and exhibitions. Engage with the Cotton Technology Mission.
* **Cotton Farmers:**
* *Impact:* Expected to benefit from increased income, access to better technology, and support for sustainable farming practices through the Cotton Technology Mission.
* *Action Required:* Adopt improved farming techniques promoted by the Cotton Technology Mission.
* **Ministry of Textiles:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for achieving the export target and implementing the various schemes and initiatives.
* *Action Required:* Monitor progress towards the export target, ensure effective implementation of schemes, and address challenges in the textile sector.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Textiles: The Indian government ministry responsible for the formulation of policy and coordination of the textile industry.
Rs. 9 lakh crores: The export target set by the Ministry of Textiles for the year 2030.
Cotton Technology Mission: A mission announced in the Budget 2025-26 aimed at improving cotton productivity and quality.
Mission for Cotton Productivity: A program implemented with three mini missions: Kapas Kranti, Kapas Kanti, and Navya Fibre, focusing on productivity, quality enhancement, and promotion of allied natural fibers.
Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE): The Nodal Ministry Department for the Mission for Cotton Productivity, partnering with the Ministry of Textiles.
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs): Agreements signed by India to reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers and simplify procedures to enhance the competitiveness of Indian exporters.
Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL): A scheme for Apparel/Garments and Made-ups to enhance competitiveness by adopting the principle of zero-rated exports.
PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks Scheme: A scheme to create modern, integrated, world-class textile infrastructure.
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3850
TO BE ANSWERED ON 12.08.2025
EXPORT TARGET FOR TEXTILES 2030
3850. DR. C M RAMESH:
Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री
be pleased to state :
(a) whether the Government has set a target of Rs. 9 lakh crores exports of textiles by 2030;
(b) if so, the progress of export of textiles during the last five years and the current year, year-wise;
(c) the extent to which the Cotton Technology Mission announced in the Budget 2025-26 helps to
achieve the above target; and
(d) the Countries that are ahead of India in textile exports and areas where India is lagging behind them
and the manner in which the Ministry is planning to address them?
उत्तर
ANSWER
वस्त्र राज् य मंत्री (श्री पबित्र मार्घरे रटा)
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES
(SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA)
(a): Yes. Ministry of Textiles has set a goal of achieving Rs. 9 lakh crores in exports by 2030.
(b): Details of textiles & apparel (T&A) including handicrafts exports during the last five years &
current period are as follows:
(Values in USD Mn)
2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26
(APR-JUN)
Total Textiles & Apparel 29,877 42,347 34,997 34,072 35,988 8,927
(T&A)
Handicrafts 1,708 2,088 1,689 1,802 1,767 399
Total T&A including 31,585 44,435 36,686 35,874 37,754 9,326
Handicrafts
Source: DGCIS, Provisional Data
Export of Textiles & Apparel in FY 2024-25 has shown a growth of approximately. 5.2% over FY
2023-24.
(c): Mission for Cotton Productivity is being implemented with its three mini missions, viz., MM-I:
Kapas Kranti for productivity and sustainability, MM-II: Kapas Kanti for quality enhancement, and
MM-III: Navya Fibre to promote allied natural fibres, wherein, Department of Agricultural Research and
Education (DARE) is the Nodal Ministry/ Department with Ministry of Textiles as a partner.This 5-year mission aims to facilitate significant improvements in productivity and sustainability of
cotton farming, and promote extra-long staple cotton varieties. It is expected to provide the best science
& technology support to farmers, increased income of the farmers, and a steady supply of quality cotton
for rejuvenating India’s traditional textile sector. Thus, this mission is expected to support the textile
sector in fulfilling its export commitments and enhancing its global competitiveness.
(d): India is the 6th largest exporting country of Textile products in the world. China, Bangladesh,
Vietnam, Germany & Italy are the top 05 exporting countries in the World. The Indian textiles industry
is one of the largest in the world with a strong raw material base of natural fibre including cotton, silk,
wool, jute, manmade fibre and manufacturing strength across the value chain from fibre to fabric to
garments. India presently exports to more than 220 countries, inspite of volatile global economic
scenario and tariff disadvantage in some markets in comparison to competing countries.
The Government has taken various steps to promote Indian textiles and make them more competitive.
(1)India has signed 15 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), including the recently signed CETA between
India & UK. These FTAs aim to reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers, simplify procedures, and address
structural issues to make Indian Exporters more competitive in partner markets.
(2) The Government is also implementing the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL)
scheme for Apparel/Garments and Made-ups in order to enhance competitiveness by adopting principle
of zero rated exports. Further, textiles products not covered under the RoSCTL scheme are covered
under Remissions of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) along with other products. In
addition, Government provides financial support to various Export Promotion Councils and Trade
Bodies ufor organising and participating in trade fairs, exhibitions, buyer-seller meets, etc at national and
international levels to boost exports.
(3) The other major schemes/initiatives include PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM
MITRA) Parks Scheme to create a modern, integrated, world class textile infrastructure; Production
Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme focusing on MMF Fabric, MMF Apparel and Technical Textiles to boost
large scale manufacturing and enhancing competitiveness; National Technical Textiles Mission focusing
on Research Innovation & Development, Promotion and Market Development; SAMARTH – Scheme
for Capacity Building in Textile Sector with the objective providing demand driven, placement oriented,
skilling program; Silk Samagra-2 for comprehensive development of sericulture value chain; National
Handloom Development Program for end to end support for handloom sector. Ministry of Textiles is
also implementing National Handicrafts Development Programme and Comprehensive Handicrafts
Cluster Development Scheme for promotion of handicrafts.
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