Govt Clears Rs 305 Cr Scheme to Boost Research and Innovation in Text

• Government approves Rs 305 crore Tex-RAMPS scheme to promote research, innovation, and start-ups in the textiles sector
• The scheme, running from 2025 to 2031, aims to integrate research, data, and technology
• Scheme empowers manufacturers and positions India as a global textile leader

The Indian Government has sanctioned Rs 305 crore under the Tex-RAMPS Program to support research and development in the textiles industry.

The Tex-RAMPS Program will be implemented from 2025 to 2031 by the Ministry of Textiles.

The statement read, “The scheme, with a total outlay of Rs 305 crore for the period FY2025-26 to FY 2030-31, is co-terminus with the upcoming Finance Commission cycle and will be implemented as a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Ministry of Textiles”.

According to Giriraj Singh, the Textiles Minister, this program combines research, data collection/analysis, technology development and innovative startups supporting the competitiveness of India’s textile industry.

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It also promotes sustainable practices and wider acceptance of advanced technologies within the textiles sector.

This initiative, which seeks to empower local manufacturers, endorse eco-friendly practices, and support the development of new fabrics and products, aligns with India's aspiration of becoming a dominant force in textiles by leveraging innovation, efficiency, and sustainability to create sustainable, long-term growth opportunities and place itself among the leading textile markets in the world.

It added, “Aimed at future-proofing India's textiles and apparel ecosystem, Tex-RAMPS is designed to address critical gaps in research, data systems, innovation support and capacity development”.