SAMARTH SCHEME

Executive Summary The Samarth Scheme, a Ministry of Textiles initiative for capacity building, provides demand-driven and placement-oriented skilling across the textile value chain, excluding spinning and weaving. From 2017 through March 2026, the scheme has facilitated the training of 6.17 lakh beneficiaries and the placement of 5.17 lakh individuals. Funding and training targets are allocated directly to 370 empanelled Implementing Partners based on performance and project approval.

Key Points / Main Content

• Scheme Objectives and Scope

  • Provides placement-linked skilling programs in the organized textile and related sectors on a pan-India basis.
  • Covers the entire textile value chain except for Spinning and Weaving.
  • Focuses on demand-driven training to ensure employment for certified beneficiaries.

• Financial Allocation and Performance

  • Funds are allocated directly to Implementing Partners (IPs); there is no state-wise or district-wise fund allocation.
  • Total fund allocation reached its peak in the 2024-25 financial year at Rs. 331 crore.
  • Out of 6.17 lakh certified beneficiaries, 5.17 lakh (approximately 83%) have been successfully placed since the scheme's inception.

• Regional and Demographic Impact (Rajasthan Focus)

  • In Rajasthan, 27,497 beneficiaries have been placed, including those in the Jhunjhunu Lok Sabha Constituency.
  • The program shows high inclusivity: of those placed in Rajasthan, 23,102 are women, 10,727 belong to Scheduled Castes (SC), and 4,753 belong to Scheduled Tribes (ST).

• Implementation Framework

  • A total of 370 Implementing Partners are empanelled, consisting of 327 Textile Industry/Industry Associations, 38 State/Central Government Agencies, and 5 Sectoral Organizations.
  • IPs are responsible for establishing and operating training centers across various states and districts.
  • The Ministry monitors progress strictly: targets for 97 IPs were rationalized, and 32 IPs had their targets cancelled due to slow progress or failure to commence activities.

Impact Analysis

Stakeholder: Implementing Partners (IPs) Impact IPs receive direct funding and training targets based on approved projects rather than geographical quotas. Performance directly impacts their standing and future target allocations. Action Required Must maintain implementation progress and meet training milestones to avoid target rationalization or cancellation of their empanelment.

Stakeholder: Beneficiaries (Job Seekers) Impact Individuals, particularly women and SC/ST communities, gain access to certified training and direct placement opportunities in the textile industry. Action Required Enroll in training programs at IP-operated centers and complete the certification process to secure placement.

Stakeholder: State and District Administrations Impact These entities are bypassed for direct funding and target setting, as the scheme utilizes a direct-to-partner model. Action Required No direct administrative action is required for funding; however, state government agencies may participate as empanelled Implementing Partners.