Samarth Scheme Extended to Train 3 Lakh Workers

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The Indian government has extended the Samarth Scheme until March 2026, with a budget of Rs. 495 crore. It aims to provide employment-linked training to 3 lakh individuals in the textile sector, focusing on job creation and upskilling.

Samarth Scheme Extended to Train 3 Lakh Workers

Samarth Scheme Extension Overview:

  • The Ministry of Textiles has extended the Samarth Scheme until March 2026 with a budget of Rs. 495 crore.
  • The scheme aims to provide employment-linked textile-related skills to 3 lakh people by
  • It focuses on job creation in organised sectors, excluding spinning and weaving.

Objectives and Focus Areas:

  • Samarth promotes job creation in the entire textile value chain and adapts to evolving market needs.
  • The scheme offers both entry-level training and upskilling/reskilling programs to enhance productivity in the Apparel & Garments sector.
  • Traditional textile sectors like handloom, handicrafts, silk, and jute are also covered under the program.

Implementation and Achievements

  • Implemented by various partners, including textile industry associations and government agencies.
  • So far,27 lakh candidates have been trained under the scheme, with a 79.5% employment rate.
  • Women’s participation is strongly encouraged, with 2.89 lakh (88.3%) women trained under Samarth.

About SAMARTH Scheme:

  • Objective: Aims to encourage job creation in organised textile and related sectors, covering the full value chain except Spinning and Weaving.
  • Focus: Demand-driven and placement-oriented skilling program.
  • Upskilling: Enhances worker productivity, especially in Apparel & Garmenting.
  • Implementing Agencies: Textile Industry, State Governments, reputed NGOs, and others with industry placement tie-ups.
  • Achievements: 3.27 lakh candidates trained; 2.6 lakh (79.5%) employed; strong focus on women’s employment, with 2.89 lakh (88.3%) women trained.

Sources Referred:

PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Hindustan Times

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