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The Indian government has extended the Samarth Scheme by two years, now valid up to March 31, 2026. The extension aims to continue the Scheme for Capacity Building in the Textiles Sector, which offers skill development programs catered to the textile industry, excluding spinning and weaving, contributing significantly to employment
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The Union Budget 2026–27 prioritizes the textile sector, a major employment driver, with a detailed policy framework to bolster the industry from grassroots to global markets. Initiatives include the National Fibre Scheme, modernisation of textile clusters, Mega Textile Parks, and liquidity support for MSMEs. The emphasis is on sustainable
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The Indian Government has announced the establishment of seven Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks across various states to enhance investment, job creation, and global positioning in the textile sector. Covering both Greenfield and Brownfield sites, these parks will provide world-class infrastructure and facilities, with an investment
NIFT Patna
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Patna has partnered with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) to empower rural women from the Jeevika self-help groups by providing specialized skill training. This initiative, announced in the presence of Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh, aims to enhance women&
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The Central Government of India has extended the import duty exemption on cotton until December 31, 2025, to enhance availability for the textile sector. This follows a temporary exemption that was initially set from August 19 to September 30, 2025, aimed at supporting exporters in the industry. Source: Original Link
Textile Sector
The Indian government has approved the establishment of seven PM MITRA Parks across various states to enhance the textile sector's competitiveness. Infrastructure development worth Rs 1,197.33 crore is underway, with significant financial assistance provided to modernize the handloom and handicrafts sectors. The Samarth scheme aims to
Northeast India
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia emphasized the Northeast's potential to lead India's sustainable fashion sector during a high-level task force meeting on handlooms and handicrafts. The meeting, chaired by Nagaland's Chief Minister, focused on revitalizing the sector through technology, market access, and skill development.