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National Technical Textile Mission — Govt Scheme for UPSC | Vaidra
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National Technical Textile Mission

Ministry of Textiles, Government of IndiaactivetechnologyLaunched: 2020-02-04

About the Scheme

Mission to position India as global leader in Technical Textiles. ₹1,480 crore over 4 years (2020-24). Covers research, market development, exports, and skill training. Market size target: $50 billion by 2024.

Target Beneficiaries: 50,000 individuals trained in skill development. 168 research projects approved. Focus on 12 technical textile segments including geotextiles, automotive textiles.

Implementing Agency: Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, through an Empowered Programme Committee and various executing agencies.

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✦Key Features

  • Four-component structure: Research, Innovation & Development (R&D); Promotion & Market Development; Education, Training & Skill Development; and Export Promotion.
  • Focus on critical application areas such as geo-textiles, agro-textiles, medical textiles, protective wear, and industrial textiles.
  • Encouragement for indigenous development of specialized machinery and equipment for technical textile production.
  • Creation of incubation centers, common infrastructure, and testing facilities.
  • Financial support for R&D projects, startups, and technology upgrades.
  • Development of standardization and regulatory frameworks for technical textiles.

✓Eligibility Criteria

  • Textile manufacturing units and entrepreneurs engaged in or planning to enter technical textiles.
  • Research organizations, academic institutions, and universities undertaking R&D in technical textiles.
  • Startups and MSMEs with innovative proposals in the technical textiles domain.
  • Skill development agencies and training institutes offering courses in technical textiles.

★Benefits

  • Enhanced competitiveness of the Indian technical textile industry globally.
  • Creation of high-value employment opportunities across the value chain.
  • Reduced import dependence and increased exports of technical textile products.
  • Accelerated technological advancement and innovation in the sector.
  • Development of specialized products catering to diverse sectors like defense, healthcare, and infrastructure.

▶Application Process

  • Submission of project proposals or applications through the designated online portal or nodal agency.
  • Technical and financial evaluation of proposals by expert committees.
  • Approval and sanction of grants, subsidies, or other support.
  • Signing of agreements and disbursement of funds.
  • Regular monitoring, progress reporting, and evaluation of project outcomes.

₹ Budget Allocation

Not specified in the provided context; however, it has a substantial outlay (e.g., Rs. 1480 Crore for 2020-2024) for its implementation over several years.

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): Central Sector Scheme (100% Central Funding)

UPSC Relevance

GS Paper: GS3

Prelims Relevance8%
Mains Relevance9%

Syllabus Tags

Make in India initiativeAtmanirbhar Bharat AbhiyanTextile Industry in IndiaIndustrial Policy & Manufacturing SectorResearch & Development in IndiaExport Promotion SchemesSkill Development InitiativesInnovation Ecosystem

Historical Context

Approved in Feb 2020 to position India as a global leader in technical textiles and increase the domestic market size to $40-50 billion.