Tex-RAMPS: ₹305 Cr Textile Innovation Scheme

Government Launches Tex-RAMPS Scheme for Textile Innovation

Why in the News ?

The Government of India has approved the Tex-RAMPS Scheme to strengthen research, innovation, and data-driven planning in the textile sector. With an outlay of ₹305 crore, the scheme aims to enhance sustainability, competitiveness, and technological leadership from 2025–26 to 2030–31.

Tex-RAMPS: ₹305 Cr Textile Innovation Scheme

Key Features of the Tex-RAMPS Scheme:

  • The government has launched the Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up (Tex-RAMPS) Scheme to boost India’s textile ecosystem.
  • Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh stated that the scheme will integrate research, data analytics, and innovation to support the industry’s modernization.
  • It aims to make India a global leader in sustainable textiles, emerging technologies, and overall sectoral competitiveness.
  • The scheme will bring together stakeholders such as research institutions, start-ups, industry bodies, and government agencies to ensure collaborative innovation.
  • It focuses on strengthening both traditional and advanced textile segments, including technical textiles, smart fabrics, and sustainable manufacturing processes.

Financial Structure and Implementation Plan

  • The Tex-RAMPS Scheme carries a total outlay of ₹305 crore for FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31, aligned with the next Finance Commission cycle.
  • It will function as a Central Sector Scheme, meaning full funding and implementation responsibility lies with the Union Government.
  • The scheme prioritises R&D infrastructure, development of textile-specific innovation hubs, and support for start-ups working on new materials and green technologies.
  • Regular monitoring mechanisms will assess performance, ensuring transparency and accountability in fund utilisation.
  • The initiative is expected to generate employment opportunities and help India strengthen its position in global value chains.

About Indian Textile Sector :

●      India is the second-largest textile manufacturer globally and one of the biggest producers of cotton, jute, and technical textiles.

●      Major policy frameworks include National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) and PM MITRA Mega Parks, aimed at enhancing manufacturing clusters.

●      The textile sector contributes around 2% of India’s GDP and nearly 11% of export earnings.

●      It is one of the largest employment generators, providing direct and indirect jobs to over 4.5 crore people.

●      India’s traditional strengths lie in handlooms, handicrafts, and natural fibres, while current policy focus is on modernisation, value addition, and sustainable production.