**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Textiles launched the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) in 2020 to boost the technical textiles sector, including agro-textiles. Under the NTTM, 14 research and development projects pertaining to agro-textiles have been approved. Additionally, a Climate-Smart Agro-Textile Demonstration Centre was established in Navsari, Gujarat, in December 2024. The information was provided on 02 DEC 2023 by PIB Delhi.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM):**
* Launched in 2020 by the Ministry of Textiles.
* Aims to promote technical textiles across India, with a focus on agro-textiles.
* Strategic areas of focus include Research & Innovation, Market Development, Export Promotion, and Skilling.
* **Agro-Textile Demonstration Centre:**
* Established in Navsari, Gujarat, in December 2024.
* Aims to promote innovative and sustainable agro-textile applications in agriculture.
* Uses live demonstrations, farmer training, and awareness programs.
* Operated by the Synthetic & Art Silk Mills' Research Association (SASMIRA).
* 576 farmers have been trained at the centre.
* **Approved Research & Development Projects:**
* 14 projects have been approved under NTTM.
* Projects focus on various aspects of agro-textiles, including:
* Insecticide incorporation in agronets.
* Development of biodegradable mulch.
* Evaluation of natural fiber agro-textile products.
* Functional textiles for insecticide toxicity.
* Use of Jute Agro Textiles.
* Sustainable use of unconventional fibers.
* Development of herbal extract coated seed protection bags.
* Development of crop covers.
* Development of Energy Responsive Agrotextile.
* Development of eco-friendly natural fiber packaging.
* Development of Jute bags.
* Natural fiber waste to planting growth media.
* Development of Tunable Agro textile.
* Development of foam-in-place packaging.
**Impact Analysis**
**Farmers**
* **Impact:** Increased access to innovative agro-textile applications, potentially leading to enhanced productivity, reduced costs, improved climate resilience, and sustainable practices. Training and awareness programs will enhance their knowledge and skills.
* **Action Required:** Participate in demonstrations, training programs, and adopt new agro-textile technologies and practices.
**Research Institutions**
* **Impact:** Funding and support for research and development projects related to agro-textiles.
* **Action Required:** Conduct research as per the approved project plans and contribute to the advancement of agro-textile technologies.
**Ministry of Textiles**
* **Impact:** Increased promotion of the technical textiles sector and contribution to agricultural sustainability.
* **Action Required:** Continue to support and monitor the NTTM projects and the Agro-Textile Demonstration Centre.
Key Entities Referenced
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM): A program launched by the Ministry of Textiles to promote the technical textiles sector, including agro-textiles, in India.
Ministry of Textiles: The primary government body responsible for the promotion of the technical textiles sector through the NTTM.
Agro textiles: A subset of technical textiles used in agriculture to improve productivity and sustainability.
Gujarat: Location of the Climate-Smart Agro-Textile Demonstration Centre.
Ministry of Textiles
PROMOTION OF AGRO TEXTILES
प्रव तथ: 02 DEC 2025 2:52PM by PIB Delhi
With a view to boost Technical Textiles sector in the country including agro-textiles, Ministry of Textiles
launched National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) in the year 2020. Under the Mission, 14 Research
Projects pertaining to agro-textiles have been approved below. Further, a Climate-Smart Agro-Textile
Demonstration Centre has been established at Navsari, Gujarat at a total cost of Rs. 3.73 crore in
December 2024 to promote innovative and sustainable agro-textile applications for the agriculture sector
through live demonstrations, training for farmers, and awareness programmes to enhance productivity,
reduce costs, improve climate resilience, and encourage sustainable practices. The Demo Centre is being
operated by the Synthetic & Art Silk Mills’ Research Association (SASMIRA). A total of 576 farmers
have been trained in the Center so far.
National Technical Textiles Mission is a Pan-India initiative to promote technical textiles in the country.
The Mission has strategic focus on agro-textiles, recognizing its vital role in enhancing agricultural
sustainability and productivity. The interventions under NTTM focus on Research & Innovation, Market
Development, Export Promotion and Skilling.
List of Research & Development Projects approved for Agro textiles under NTTM
S. Project Title Implementing Institute
No.
1 Insecticide incorporated Agronets: Green Defence Research
Technology to minimize the insecticide burden to Laboratory (DRL),
biosphere DRDO, Assam
2 Development of long lasting and biodegradable IIT Delhi
electrospun/ needle punch nonwoven composite
mulch using natural fibrous wastes.
3 Evaluation of natural fibre based agro-textile IIT Kharagpur
products in protected eco-friendly structures for
production of high value horticultural crops
4 Functional textiles for tackling organophosphate IIT-Indore
insecticides, pesticides and nerve agents' toxicity5 Use of Jute Agro Textiles as prospective mulching Bidhan Chandra Krishi
material to test the suitability of mango based Viswa Vidyalaya, West
intercropping systems towards increasing crop Bengal
productivity and promotion of livelihood security
for the backward farming community Red and
Lateritic Zones of West Bengal
6 Sustainable use of unconventional fibres of Indian CSK Himachal Pradesh
Himalayas for Agro textiles Agricultural University,
Palampur
7 Development of natural herbal extract coated seed South Indian Research
protection bag using natural fiber with long lasting Association (SITRA),
mechanical and insecticidal properties Coimbatore
8 Development of Crop cover, mulch, soil protection Northern India Textile
fabrics and other products using Sun hemp and Research Association
Banana Fibre (NITRA), Ghaziabad
9 Development of Energy Responsive Agrotextile for Synthetic & Art Silk
low cost opportunities to grow off-season Mills’ Research
vegetable/fruits Association (SASMIRA),
Mumbai
10 Development of eco-friendly natural fibres based Wool Research
sustainable agro-textiles for packaging of agro Association (WRA),
products with protection against rodents, Mumbai
microorganisms including bacteria, fungi and
viruses and UV repellent properties
11 Development of jute bags for protection and quality Indian Council of
preservation of stored seeds Agricultural Research
(ICAR)-Kolkata
12 Natural fibre waste to planting growth media: Indian Council of
development characterization and evaluation in Agricultural Research
soilless crop production system (ICAR)-Kolkata
13 Development of Tunable Agro textile with Smart Council Of Scientific And
Functionalities For Enhanced Crops Production Industrial Research–
Central Leather Research
Institute (CSIR–CLRI),
Chennai
14 Development of foam-in-place packaging using IIT Kanpur
agricultural residueThis information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA in a
written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
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