Integrated Programme for the Textile Sector
**Objective:** Strengthen the entire textile value chain from fibre to fashion, boost employment, and achieve self-reliance in fibres. **Budget:** ₹1,500 crore allocated. **Five Components:** 1. **National Fibre Scheme** - Self-reliance in natural fibres (silk, wool, jute), man-made fibres, and new-age fibres 2. **Textile Expansion and Employment Scheme** - Modernise traditional clusters with capital support for machinery and technology; common testing and certification centres 3. **National Handloom and Handicraft Programme** - Unified framework integrating existing schemes for weavers and artisans 4. **Tex-Eco Initiative** - Promote globally competitive, environmentally sustainable textiles and apparel 5. **Samarth 2.0** - Upgraded skills development programme through industry and academia collaboration **Beneficiaries:** Textile manufacturers, weavers, artisans, handicraft workers, fibre producers. **Announced:** Union Budget 2026-27 (February 1, 2026).
- Integrated Programme for the Textile Sector has a budget of ₹1,500 crore to strengthen the entire textile value chain from fibre to fashion.
- Five components: National Fibre Scheme (self-reliance in fibres), Textile Expansion and Employment Scheme, National Handloom and Handicraft Programme, Tex-Eco Initiative, and Samarth 2.0.
- National Fibre Scheme targets self-reliance in natural fibres (silk, wool, jute), man-made fibres, and new-age fibres.
- Tex-Eco Initiative promotes globally competitive and environmentally sustainable textiles and apparel.
- Samarth 2.0 is an upgraded skills development programme through industry and academia collaboration.
- Announced in Union Budget 2026-27 (February 1, 2026), benefiting textile manufacturers, weavers, artisans, and fibre producers.
What is the objective of the Integrated Programme for the Textile Sector?
It aims to strengthen the entire textile value chain from fibre to fashion, boost employment, and achieve self-reliance in fibres across the sector.
What is the budget for the Integrated Programme for the Textile Sector?
The Integrated Programme for the Textile Sector has an allocation of ₹1,500 crore under the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by the Ministry of Textiles.
What are the five components of the programme?
The five components are the National Fibre Scheme, Textile Expansion and Employment Scheme, National Handloom and Handicraft Programme, Tex-Eco Initiative, and Samarth 2.0.
What does the National Fibre Scheme cover?
The National Fibre Scheme seeks self-reliance in natural fibres such as silk, wool, and jute, along with man-made fibres and new-age fibres.
Who are the intended beneficiaries of the programme?
Beneficiaries include textile manufacturers, weavers, artisans, handicraft workers, and fibre producers across the traditional and modern textile value chain.
What is Samarth 2.0 under this programme?
Samarth 2.0 is an upgraded skills development programme that operates through industry and academia collaboration to train workers for the textile sector.
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