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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: India to Host the Central Asian Youth Delegation from 22nd – 28th March 2025

    Source: Government of India

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 2:41PM by PIB Delhi

    The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, is set to host the third Central Asian Youth Delegation to India from 22nd to 28th March 2025, under the International Youth Exchange Programme (IYEP). This initiative aims to promote youth collaboration, cultural exchange and strengthen diplomatic ties between India and the Central Asian nations – Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

    This program follows the vision set forth during the India-Central Asia Summit held in January 2022, where the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India proposed an annual youth exchange initiative to enhance mutual understanding among young leaders from the region. The 100-member delegation will engage in diverse activities, exploring India’s historical, educational, and cultural landmarks while interacting with local youth leaders and key stakeholders.

    Key Highlights of the Visit:

    • Cultural and Heritage Immersion: Visits to the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, and Goa’s heritage sites to experience India’s architectural and historical legacy.
    • Academic and Economic Engagement: Interaction with students and faculty at IIT Delhi and visits to Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI)/ Goa Institute of Management to explore India’s advancements in technology, research, and entrepreneurship.
    • Youth Networking & Volunteerism: Engagement with MY Bharat volunteers to discuss youth empowerment, leadership, and innovation.
    • High-Level Diplomatic Interactions: Call-on with the Hon’ble External Affairs Minister, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, and Hon’ble Governor of Goa is scheduled to be organised, emphasizing the importance of youth diplomacy.
    • Cultural Exchange & Gala Dinner: A roundtable and gala dinner will be organized in the honour of the delegation wherein the delegates will exchange their best practices to engage with youth in their nations.

    The visit will serve as a catalyst for future collaborations, promoting cross-cultural understanding, leadership development, and international cooperation in key sectors. This youth exchange program reinforces India’s commitment to regional peace, friendship, and economic partnerships with Central Asia, ensuring that the bonds of goodwill continue to flourish.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Appointments to Securities and Futures Appeals Tribunal

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Appointments to Securities and Futures Appeals Tribunal 
    The membership of the SFAT for the new term is as follows:
     
    Chairmen
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    Mr Michael John Hartmann
    Mr Michael Victor Lunn
    Mr Ian Charles McWalters
     
    New appointees
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    Mr Johnny Chan Kok-chung
    Mr Arthur Chan Sung-lai
    Ms Annie Chen Poonis
    Professor Terence Chong Tai-leung
    Professor Fong Yuk-fai
    Dr Jia Hongrui
    Mr Ernest Lee Chun-ho
    Dr Leung Chuen-yan
    Mr Wiley Pun Wang-fung
     
    Reappointed members
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    Dr Chordio Chan Siu-ping
    Ms Florence Chan Yuen-shan
    Ms Lorna Chen Xin
    Mr Gary Cheung Wai-kwok
    Ms Ivy Chua Suk-lin
    Mr Stephen Hung Wan-shun
    Ms Sammy Koo Chi-sum
    Dr Bankee Kwan Pak-hoo
    Mr Lau Pak-wai
    Ms Carol Lui Kit-fong
    Mr Webster Ng Kam-wah
    Mr Hamilton Ty Tang
    Professor Tang Hei-wai
    Dr Christopher To Wing
    Mr Yip Chai-tuck
    Mr Edward Yuen Siu-bun
     
    The Government also expressed gratitude to the outgoing members. They are Professor Chan Ka-lok, Professor Chan Koon-hung, Ms Dilys Chau Suet-fung, Mr Kent Ho Ching-tak, Mr Peter Leung Ming-hym, Mrs Natalia Seng Sze Ka-mee and Ms Amelia Yau Yu-xin.
     
    “The SFAT provides an effective safeguard to ensure that the relevant regulatory decisions are reasonable and fair, thus enhancing the accountability of the regulatory bodies concerned. We are thankful to the outgoing members for their service, which has effectively conserved the proper regulation of the securities and futures industry in Hong Kong,” a Government spokesman said.
     
    The SFAT is a statutory tribunal established under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap. 571) (SFO). According to the law, the SFAT is chaired by a judge or former judge for hearing appeals against specified decisions made under the SFO by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and the investor compensation company recognised by the SFC.
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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: APPROVAL OF REVIVAL PLAN OF RINL

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 1:54PM by PIB Delhi

    The Government of India has approved infusion of ₹11,440.00 crore as Equity/ Preferential capital in RINL, to sustain the operations of RINL and to keep it as a going concern. The Company has focused on improvement in techno-economic performance, better capacity utilization and rationalization of fixed costs etc. to enhance operational efficiency.  This aligns withthe objectives of National Steel Policy, 2017. 

    This information was given by the Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Statistics of payment cards issued in Hong Kong for fourth quarter 2024

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Statistics of payment cards issued in Hong Kong for fourth quarter 2024 
    The payment card statistics (see Annex) include quarterly data on credit and debit cards issued in Hong Kong under the credit and/or debit card schemes of the eight payment card scheme operators (Note 1). The HKMA began to publish the payment card statistics on a quarterly basis in June 2010 to enhance transparency of the payment card industry in Hong Kong, in line with international practice.
     
    According to the quarterly statistics, the total number of credit cards in circulation (Note 2) was 20.94 million by the end of Q4/2024. The figure represents a 3.2 per cent increase from the previous quarter and a 6.4 per cent increase from the previous year. The number and value of credit card transactions (including retail sales and cash advances) (Note 3) are susceptible to seasonal factors and the general economic environment, making the trends more prone to fluctuation. The total number of credit card transactions was 339.27 million for Q4/2024, representing a 3.1 per cent increase from the previous quarter and a 11.9 per cent increase from the same period in 2023. The total value of credit card transactions was HK$271.4 billion for Q4/2024, representing a 9.1 per cent increase from the previous quarter and a 10.8 per cent increase from the same period in 2023. Of the total transaction value, HK$182.8 billion (67.4 per cent) was related to retail spending in Hong Kong, HK$79.3 billion (29.2 per cent) in retail spending overseas and HK$9.3 billion (3.4 per cent) in cash advances.
     
    The total number of debit cards in circulation is not available due to overlapping of debit card brands in a single card. Like the number and value of credit card transactions, the number and value of debit card transactions in relation to retail sales and bills payments (Note 4) are also affected by seasonal factors. On a quarterly basis, the total number of debit card transactions in relation to retail sales and bills payments increased by 2.7 per cent to 55.50 million while the total value increased by 6.6 per cent to HK$73.0 billion in Q4/2024. When compared to the same period in 2023, the total number increased by 14.1 per cent and the total value dropped by 0.2 per cent in Q4/2024.
     
    Note 1: The payment card statistics are compiled from data on credit and debit cards issued in Hong Kong by both authorized institutions (AIs) and non-authorized institutions (non-AIs) under the credit and/or debit card schemes of the eight payment card scheme operators (“the card operators”). The card operators, in alphabetical order, are American Express International, Inc., Discover Financial Services (Hong Kong) Limited, EPS Company (Hong Kong) Limited (EPSCO), JCB International (Asia) Ltd, Joint Electronic Teller Services Ltd. (JETCO), MasterCard Asia/Pacific Pte. Ltd., UnionPay International Co. Ltd and Visa Worldwide Pte. Limited.Issued at HKT 16:55

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: ‘Well-off tenant’ policies tightened

    Source: Hong Kong Information Services

    The Housing Authority Subsidised Housing Committee today endorsed measures to tighten policies in relation to well-off public rental housing (PRH) tenants and encourage their upward mobility.

    Households whose family income exceeds two times and not more than three times the prevailing PRH income limits (PRHILs) will be required to pay 2.5 times the standard rent instead of the existing 1.5 times.

    Households with family income exceeding three times and not more than four times the prevailing PRHILs will pay 3.5 times the standard rent, in lieu of the existing double rent.

    As for households whose family income exceeds four times and not more than five times the prevailing PRHILs, they have to pay 4.5 times the standard rent instead of the existing double rent.

    The new additional rent levels will take effect from the next declaration cycle in October of this year, and the first batch of well-off tenants will pay rent at the new levels from October 1, 2026.

    The threshold for vacating PRH flats will also be adjusted. PRH tenants with income levels exceeding four times but not five times the PRHILs after two declaration cycles, i.e. four years in total, must relinquish their tenancies.

    To encourage the upward mobility of well-off tenants, starting from the next home ownership scheme (HOS) sale exercise, the quota allocation ratio of Green Form to White Form applicants will be adjusted to 50:50.

    Moreover, well-off tenants paying additional rents, irrespective of the rent level, can retain their Green Form status for four years after voluntarily moving out of their flats. This policy will be effective from October 1.

    Relevant declaration arrangements will also be enhanced. Each family member will have to declare individually whether they own any domestic property in Hong Kong. This will allow identification of false declarations and corresponding enforcement measures to be taken.

    Those who make false declarations will be subject to a five-year debarment from applying for PRH and will also be liable to prosecution.

    Meanwhile, the authority’s Subsidised Housing Committee endorsed today the proposed income and asset limits for applicants of different household sizes for PRH for 2025/26. These will take effect from April 1. Click here for details.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE PRIVATE VEHICLES POLICY

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 1:52PM by PIB Delhi

    As per the information received from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, a total of 96,265 vehicles were registered as adapted vehicles during the period of 1st January, 2020 to 19th March, 2025.

    As per the information received from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Section 52 of Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 read with Rule 47A, Rule 47B & Rule 112 of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 contains provision related to alteration or retrofitment and endorsement of alteration of vehicle.

    The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) issues certificates to persons with orthopaedic physical disability of equal to or greater than 40%, for purchase of cars at concessional rate of Goods and Services Tax (GST) . All vehicles sold on the strength of certificate issued by MHI and with concessional GST would be registered as “Adapted Vehicle”, as per Motor Vehicle Act.

    This information was given by the Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

     

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: NOCS FOR STEEL IMPORTS

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 1:52PM by PIB Delhi

    Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) in consultation with Ministry of Steel has been taking steps to ensure that only quality steel is produced in the country or imported from outside. In this direction, 151 BIS standards have been notified and have been covered by Quality Control Orders (QCOs) by Ministry of Steel to ensure that only quality steel is made available to the end users & the public at large. Any import of steel from outside can be done with a BIS licence. However, some steel grades, which are not yet covered by BIS standards, can be imported with a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Ministry of Steel. The NOC is being issued in advance based on the intended quantities to be imported for the next six months. Applicants seeking NOC are required to submit their application online through the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) Portal. Ministry of Steel decides applications for advance NOCs on a regular basis, in a time-bound manner, as per the prescribed norms.

    This information was given by the Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: IMPACT OF STEEL IMPORTS ON DOMESTIC STEEL MANUFACTURERS

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 1:51PM by PIB Delhi

    Steel is a deregulated sector and steel prices are determined by demand supply dynamics of market forces. The Government acts as a facilitator, by creating a conducive policy environment for the development of steel sector including small and medium producers in the country. Government has taken following steps to facilitate the reduction of Steel imports and to improve the competitiveness of domestic steel manufacturers to reduce dependency on imports:-

     

    (i) Launch of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Specialty Steel to promote the manufacturing of ‘Specialty Steel’ within the country and reduce imports by attracting capital investments.

     

    (ii) Introduction of steel Quality Control Orders(QCOs) thereby banning sub-standard/ defective steel products in domestic market as well as imports to ensure the availability of quality steel to the industry, users and public at large.

     

    (iii) Anti Dumping Duty (ADD) measures pertaining to some steel products like seamless tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of iron, alloy, or non-alloy steel (other than cast iron and stainless steel) (from China PR), electro-galvanized steel (from Korea RP, Japan, Singapore), stainless-steel seamless tubes and pipes (from China PR), welded stainless steel pipes and tubes (from Vietnam and Thailand) are in place currently.

     

    (iv) Countervailing Duty (CVD) is in place for Welded Stainless Steel Pipes and Tubes from China and Vietnam.

     

    (v) Basic Customs Duty (BCD) has been reduced from 2.5% to Nil on Ferro-Nickel and Molybdenum ores and concentrates which are raw materials for steel industry.

     

    This information was given by the Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: OUTCOMES OF INDIA-JAPAN STEEL DIALOGUE

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 1:50PM by PIB Delhi

    India and Japan engaged in discussions on key areas of collaboration within the steel sector, focusing on economic trends, industry developments and global challenges impacting both nations. The talks covered the current state of the steel industry in India and Japan, information on India’s Quality Control Orders (QCO), the effects of overproduction by some countries and cooperation on capacity-building programs.

    There is already an existing Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between Ministry of Steel, Government of India and Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Government of Japan to promote development of cooperation in the field of steel industry between the two countries. However, as the Steel Sector is a deregulated sector, the Steel companies take investment decision based on the commercial interest without involvement of the Government.

    This information was given by the Minister of State for Steel and Heavy Industries, Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Prime Minister applauds India’s historic achievement of 1 Billion Tonnes Coal Production

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 1:19PM by PIB Delhi

    The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi hailed India’s historic achievement of 1 Billion Tonnes Coal Production, highlighting significant commitment to energy security, economic growth and self-reliance.

    Shri Modi also lauded this achievement, calling it a “proud moment for India” and recognizing the relentless dedication and hard work of those associated with the sector.

    Union Minister for Coal and Mines, Shri G Kishan Reddy informed in a X post that India has crossed a monumental 1 billion tonnes of coal production.

    Responding to the X post of Union Minister, Shri Modi wrote on X;

    “A Proud Moment for India!

    Crossing the monumental milestone of 1 Billion tonnes of coal production is a remarkable achievement, highlighting our commitment to energy security, economic growth and self-reliance. This feat also reflects the dedication and hardwork of all those associated with the sector.”

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Secretary, MoHUA chairs 1st meeting of CSMC under PMAY-U 2.0

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Secretary, MoHUA chairs 1st meeting of CSMC under PMAY-U 2.0

    Over 3.53 Lakh houses approved under the Scheme

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 1:00PM by PIB Delhi

    Shri Srinivas Katikithala, Secretary, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) chaired the first meeting of the CSMC under PMAY-U 2.0 on 20th March 2025.

    Proposals for construction of over 3.53 lakh houses have been approved at the meeting of Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) on 20th March 2025.

    A total of 3,52,915 lakh housesunder Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC) and Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP) components of PMAY-U 2.0 in 10 States/UTs, namely Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh has been sanctioned today.

    The Scheme promotes women empowerment and among the houses approved on 20 March 2025 under PMAY-U 2.0, more than 2.67 lakh houses have been sanctioned for the women alone, including single women and widows along with 90 houses have been allotted to Transgenders. Out of the total sanctioned houses, 80,850 houses for SC beneficiaries, 15,928 for ST and 2,12,603 for the OBC category have been sanctioned, promoting inclusiveness and equality among different underprivileged groups.

    Interestingly, in addition to the State share under PMAY-U 2.0, State Govt. of Uttar Pradesh is providing Rs. 30,000 to each senior citizen beneficiaries (who are more than 70-year-old) and ₹ 20,000 for each unmarried women (more than 40 years age), widow and separated female beneficiary.

    PMAY-U 2.0 is currently in the implementation phase with MoAs signed between the Ministry and 31 States/UTs. MoUs have also been signed between the Ministry and Central Nodal Agencies (CNAs) for implementation of the scheme. In addition, MoUs with more than 200 Primary Lending institutions have been signed with CNAs.  A dedicated web portal has been developed by the Ministry to help beneficiaries apply for the scheme directly: https://pmaymis.gov.in/PMAYMIS2_2024/PmayDefault.aspx.

     

    MoHUA has launched PMAY-U 2.0 ‘Housing for All’ Mission with effect from 01.09.2024 for implementation in urban areas across the country for 1 crore additional eligible beneficiaries. In pursuance to the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of Housing for All, PMAY-U 2.0, will address the housing needs of 1 crore urban poor and middle-class families in 5 years, ensuring that every citizen leads a better quality of life.

    PMAY-U 2.0 is being implemented through four verticals – Beneficiary Led Construction (BLC), Affordable Housing in Partnership (AHP), Affordable Rental Housing (ARH) and Interest Subsidy Scheme (ISS). Eligible beneficiaries can avail benefits under any one vertical as per their choice and eligibility. Government Assistance of ₹2.30 lakh crore will be provided under the Scheme with an investment of ₹10 lakh crore. Families belonging to EWS/LIG/MIG segments, having no pucca house anywhere in the country, are eligible to purchase or construct a house under PMAY-U 2.0. Central Assistance of ₹2.50 lakh per housing unit is provided.

    Shri Kuldip Narayan, Joint Secretary & Mission Director (JS&MD), Housing for All (HFA), Principal Secretaries from States/UTs, State/UT Mission Directors, senior officials of the Ministry and officers from States/UTs were also present via physical and virtual modes.

    Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban was first launched in June 2015. Under the Scheme, 118.64 Lakh houses have been sanctioned while about 92 lakh houses have already been constructed and delivered to beneficiaries.

    PMAY-U 2.0 ensure equity across different segments of population by addressing the housing requirements of slum dwellers, SC/STs, minorities, widows, Persons with Disabilities and other underprivileged sections of the society. Special focus will be given to Safai Karmi, street vendors identified under PMSVANidhi Scheme and different artisans under Pradhan Mantri-Vishwakarma Scheme, anganwadi workers, building and other construction workers, residents of slums/chawls and other groups identified during the operation of Scheme.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PARLIAMENT QUESTION: EXPORT OF SILK WASTE

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 12:57PM by PIB Delhi

    As per DGCIS, Kolkata reports, during 2023-24, 3348 MT of silk waste was exported from the country.

    The major silk products which is being imported from other countries is raw silk, and not the value-added products made up of silk waste.

    To utilize the silk waste/spun silk indigenously, 3 Spun silk mills at Assam, BTC and Manipur are under establishment by the respective State Governments. Additionally, small spinning machines like Miniature spinning mill, Motorized cum Pedal operated spinning machine are also being supported under Silk Samagra-2 scheme.

    To produce P1 basic seed, scientific & technical expertise is the prerequisite. Maintenance of genetic purity of the silkworm breeds and its foundation crosses for true-to-type traits is a meticulous process and which is essential to carry & retain breed characters for subsequent generations to produce quality seeds. Hence, P1 basic seed is produced at the level of Central Silk Board and State Government, to ensure proper breed maintenance and to avoid genetic deterioration.

    However, Central Silk Board is promoting registered private entrepreneurs for bivoltine seed cocoon production from P1 seeds and production of commercial silkworm seeds for supply to famers.

    As on date, 342 number of Registered Seed Production (RSP) (private entrepreneurs) involved in commercial mulberry silkworm seed production and 5652 number of Registered Seed Cocoon Producers (RSCP) are engaged in mulberry seed cocoon production.

    The mulberry cultivation area has increased from 2,19,819 Hectare in 2014-15 to 2,63,352 Hectare in 2023-24. Since there is no decline in cultivation areas. 

    Declaration of Special Sericulture Zone (SSZs) matter comes under the purview of State Governments and so far, no such proposals have been received from State Governments.

    This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PARLIAMENT QUESTION: WELFARE OF POWER LOOM WORKERS

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 12:57PM by PIB Delhi

    The Government of India, through the Ministry of Textiles, has been implementing various welfare measures to enhance the well-being of powerloom workers,  including their children’s education and access to  welfare schemes. The Group Insurance Scheme for Powerloom Workers (GIS) was introduced on July 1, 2003 and extended with modifications till 2019-20 to provide insurance coverage to workers in the powerloom sector. Additionally, workers enrolled under this scheme are eligible for an educational grant of ₹1,200 per child per year under the Shiksha Sahayog Yojana (SSY), benefiting a maximum of two children studying from Class IX to XII for up to four years. Since 2017, the GIS has been integrated with the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY) to extend life and accidental insurance benefits only.

    Government of India also launched the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan Scheme (PM-SYM) in February 2019 which provides eligible unorganized sector workers including Powerloom Workers with an assured monthly pension of ₹3,000 after the age of 60 subject to Scheme guidelines.

    This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PARLIAMENT QUESTION: BUDGETARY ALLOCATION TO NTTM

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 12:55PM by PIB Delhi

    With a view to boost technical textiles sector in the country, National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) was launched for a period from 2020-21 to 2025-26 with an outlay of Rs.1,480 crores. The total budget of Rs. 517 crore has been allocated since the inception of the mission. Out of which    Rs. 393.39 crore has been utilized so far for various Research, Innovation and Development, Promotion and Market Development, Export Promotion & Education, Training, Skill Development in the field of Technical Textiles.

    Under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), a total of 168 research projects of value of Rs. 509 crore (approx.) have been approved. Out of 168 research projects, 2 projects have been completed and completion reports of other 5 projects are under evaluation.

    Under NTTM, one of the primary objective is indigenous development of specialty fibre, technologies and textiles machinery in the field of technical textiles.  Fund support is being provided for fundamental research in thrust areas of speciality fibre like Carbon Fibre, Aramid Fibre, Nylon Fibre, and Composites & application based research in geotextiles, agro-textiles, medical textiles, mobile textiles and sports textiles and development of biodegradable technical textiles.  The research is being carried out through CSIR, IITs, NITs, TRAs, ICAR and other premier institutes in the country.

     

    This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PARLIAMENT QUESTION: ACHIEVEMENTS UNDER NHDP

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Ministry of Textiles

    PARLIAMENT QUESTION: ACHIEVEMENTS UNDER NHDP

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 12:56PM by PIB Delhi

    The details of the targets set & achievements under the National Handicraft Development Programme (NHDP) and the Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) during the last five years, including the number of toolkits distributed, infrastructure projects sanctioned and completed, artisans provided with interest rate subvention, and mega clusters established, year-wise are enclosed at below.

    The details of fund sanctiond and released, under NHDP and CHCDS during the last five years, state-wise and year-wise are enclosed at below.  Under the various components of the scheme, the funds are released ranging between 50-75% of the sanctioned amount, therefore the released amount every year is less than the sanctioned amount.

    The office of DC (handicrafts) has sanctioned one project namely Strengthening of Urban Haat under NHDP scheme at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh during last five year and its current status is completed.  Further, this office has also sanctioned projects to the state of Andhra Pradesh under CHCDS scheme and the details including current status are as given below:

    Sl. No

    Name of Infrastructure component

    Year of sanction

    District

    Current Status

    1

    Common Facility Centre

    2022-23

    Eluru

    Ongoing project

    2

    Common Facility Centre

    2022-23

    Palnadu

    Ongoing project

    3

    Common Facility Centre

    2022-23

    NTR

    To be started

    4

    Common Facility Centre

    2022-23

    Eluru

    To be started

    5

    Common Facility Centre

    2022-23

    Parvathipuram Manyam

    To be started

    6

    Raw Material Bank

    2022-23

    NTR

    To be started

    The number of artisans who have benefited from skill development programme, training, and financial assistance under NHDP in Andhra Pradesh, district-wise, during the last three years are given in below.

    The office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) under the aegis of Ministry of Textiles plans for need based programmes & interventions for the sector based on the requirement projected by the artisans, non-profit organizations & state Government agencies as per the financial target approved in EFC for NHDP and SFC for CHCDS scheme respectively. 

    Statement referred to in reply to part (a) of the Lok Sabha unstarred Question No. 2978 for answer on 18.03.2025.

    The details of the targets set and achievements under the National Handicraft Development Programme (NHDP) and the Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) during the last five years are as under:

    S. No

    Name of the Scheme

    FY 2019-20

    FY 2020-21

    Target

     Achievements

    Target

     Achievements

    1

    National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP)

    382 Domestic & International  Marketing event

    213 Domestic & International  Marketing event

    433  Domestic & International  Marketing event

    91  Domestic & International  Marketing event

    404 Skill & Design Development Training

    527 Skill & Design Development Training

    574 Skill & Design Development Training

    331  Skill & Design Development Training

    3,750 toolkits distributions

    2,935 toolkits distributions

    3,750 toolkits distributions

    4,250 toolkits distributions

    65  Clusters Formation

    65  Clusters Formation

    Formation of 40 Producer Companies

    Formation of 45 Producer Companies

    05 Infrastructure projects

    08  Infrastructure projects

    13 Infrastructure projects

    08  Infrastructure projects

    Financial Support to 300 artisans under indigent circumstances

    Financial Support to 302 artisans under indigent circumstances

    Financial Support to 300 artisans under indigent circumstances

    Financial Support to 302 artisans under indigent circumstances

     Interest Subvention to 50,000 artisans

    0

     Interest Subvention to 50,000 artisans

    0

    Coverage of 2.00 lakhs artisans under Bima Yojanas

    Coverage of 2,346 artisans under Bima Yojanas

    Coverage of 2.00 lakhs artisans under Bima Yojanas

    0

     Issuance of 3.50 Lakhs artisans Identity card

     Issuance of 2.50 Lakhs artisans Identity card

    Margin Money to 3000 artisans

    Margin Money to 3,000 artisans

     Issuance of 3.50 Lakhs artisans Identity card

     Issuance of 2.50 Lakhs artisans Identity card

    15 Survey/ Studies

    15 Survey/ Studies

    13 Survey/ Studies

    13 Survey/ Studies

    44 Seminar/ Workshops

    45 Seminar/ Workshops

    40 Seminar/ Workshops

    40 Seminar/ Workshops

    2

    Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS)

    Completion of 09 Mega Cluster projects, 10 IDPH Projects

    Completion of projects at advanced level

    Completion of 09 Mega Cluster projects, 10 IDPH Projects and setting up of 2 new IDPH projects

    Completion of all projects at final stage and sanctioned of 2 new IDPH projects

    S. No

    Name of the Scheme

    FY 2021-22

    FY 2022-23

    Target

     Achievements

    Target

    Achievements

    1

    National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP)

    149 Domestic & International  Marketing event

    286  Domestic & International  Marketing event

    165 Domestic & International  Marketing event

    338 Domestic & International  Marketing event

    366 Skill & Design Development Training

    584 Skill & Design Development Training

    375 Skill & Design Development Training

    315  Skill & Design Development Training

    8,000 toolkits distributions

    13,267 toolkits distributions

    10,000 toolkits distributions

    9,750 toolkits distributions

    Identification of 60 Adopted & Export Oriented Clusters

    Identification of 73 Adopted & Export Oriented Clusters

    Identification of 60 Adopted & Export Oriented Clusters

    0

    Formation of 40 Producer Companies

    Formation of 16  Producer Companies

    Formation of 40 Producer Companies

    Formation of 90 Producer Companies

    08 Infrastructure projects

    10 Infrastructure projects

    07 Infrastructure projects

    28 Infrastructure projects

    Financial Support to 365 artisans under indigent circumstances

    Financial Support to 365 artisans under indigent circumstances

    Financial Support to 410 artisans under indigent circumstances

    Financial Support to 339 artisans under indigent circumstances

     Interest Subvention to 4,000 artisans

     Interest Subvention to 25 artisans

     Interest Subvention to 4,000 artisans

     Interest Subvention to 130 artisans

    Margin Money to 1,500 artisans

    Margin Money to 25 artisans

    Margin Money to 1,500 artisans

    Margin Money to 212 artisans

     Issuance of 2.0 Lakhs artisans Identity card

     Issuance of 1.70 Lakhs artisans Identity card

     Issuance of 1.5 Lakhs artisans Identity card

    Issuance of 1.82 Lakhs artisans Identity card

    80 Awareness Programme

    06 Craft Awareness Programme, 08 Workshops and 670 Chaupal conducted

    125 Awareness Programme

    14 Workshops and 670 Chaupal

    17 Survey/ Studies

    20 Survey/ Studies

    20 Survey/ Studies

    04 Survey/ Studies

    55 Seminar/ Workshops

    212 Seminar/ Workshops

    55 Seminar/ Workshops

    231 Seminar/ Workshops

    2

    Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS)

    Setting up of 3 Mega Clusters

    Setting up of 4 Mega Clusters

    Setting up of 7 Mega Clusters

    Setting up of 8 Mega Clusters

    S. No

    Name of the Scheme

    2023-24

    Target

     Achievements

    1

    National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP)

    181 Domestic & International  Marketing event

    208 Domestic & International  Marketing event

    378 Skill & Design Development Training

    452 Skill & Design Development Training

    10,000 toolkits distributions

    9,050 toolkits distributions

    Identification of 60 Adopted & Export Oriented Clusters

    Identification of 22 Adopted & Export Oriented Clusters

    Formation of 40 Producer Companies

    Formation of 49 Producer Companies

    08 Infrastructure projects

    21 Infrastructure projects

    Financial Support to 465 artisans under indigent circumstances

    Financial Support to 538 artisans under indigent circumstances

     Interest Subvention to 4,000 artisans

     Interest Subvention to 1,144 artisans

    Margin Money to 1,500 artisans

    Margin Money to 299 artisans

     Issuance of 1.5 Lakhs artisans Identity card

     Issuance of 1.53 Lakhs artisans Identity card

    125 Awareness Programme

    670 Awareness Programme

    22 Survey/ Studies

    10 Survey/ Studies

    60 Seminar/ Workshops

    137 Seminar/ Workshops

    2

    Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS)

    Setting up of 5 Mega Clusters/ IDPH

    Setting up of 1 Mega Clusters

    Statement referred to in reply to part (b) of the Lok Sabha unstarred Question No. 2978 for answer on 18.03.2025.

    The details of fund sanctioned & released, under National Handicraft Development Programme (NHDP) during the FY 2019-20 to 2023-24 are as under :

    (Rs. In Lakhs)

    Sl.
    No

    States/UTs

    2019-20

    2020-21

    2021-22

    2022-23

    2023-24

    Funds sanctioned

    Funds released

    Funds sanctioned

    Funds released

    Funds sanctioned

    Funds released

    Funds sanctioned

    Funds released

    Funds sanctioned

    Funds released
    1.  

    A & N Islands

    93.37

    46.68

    53.84

    29.41

    31.19

    26.73

    20.28

    20.28

    17.45

    17.45
    1.  

    Andhra Pradesh

    353.13

    183.57

    526.02

    312.55

    1,528.20

    807.19

    548.52

    323.49

    391.57

    321.18
    1.  

    Arunachal Pradesh

    38.97

    31.37

    23.89

    17.01

    149.64

    124.19

    23.44

    23.44

    59.77

    44.74
    1.  

    Assam

    315.78

    195.64

    691.64

    396.73

    717.84

    494.30

    728.57

    536.59

    326.11

    247.76
    1.  

    Bihar

    495.81

    223.41

    397.38

    193.42

    220.77

    128.12

    717.73

    481.05

    451.44

    248.84
    1.  

    Chandigarh

    98.68

    53.81

    0.00

    0.00

    50.25

    20.25

    72.91

    44.18

    27.84

    20.88
    1.  

    Chhattisgarh

    203.94

    131.19

    146.81

    110.47

    139.44

    99.49

    118.93

    94.98

    56.34

    47.03
    1.  

    Daman & Dew

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    8.94

    6.71

    0.00

    0.00
    1.  

    Delhi

    2,234.11

    2,105.66

    2,965.05

    2,901.15

    3,011.61

    2,759.39

    947.53

    785.52

    1,332.61

    816.59
    1.  

    Goa

    25.50

    12.75

    0.00

    0.00

    49.35

    43.39

    53.09

    44.92

    45.28

    31.36
    1.  

    Gujarat

    310.57

    165.79

    503.50

    265.76

    1,654.40

    1,018.29

    1,430.52

    840.22

    999.29

    592.58
    1.  

    Haryana

    286.53

    149.32

    163.88

    81.94

    287.71

    164.84

    291.30

    210.47

    291.17

    195.46
    1.  

    Himachal Pradesh

    513.15

    292.86

    289.63

    192.62

    300.70

    198.05

    121.32

    91.51

    106.64

    79.68
    1.  

    Jammu and Kashmir

    51.95

    25.98

    373.07

    170.22

    584.62

    431.71

    1,172.36

    796.56

    1,076.91

    686.72
    1.  

    Jharkhand

    290.81

    190.00

    443.68

    266.64

    191.40

    133.37

    256.22

    190.83

    251.51

    156.83
    1.  

    Karnataka

    195.74

    123.54

    149.70

    86.63

    433.44

    273.18

    441.08

    333.41

    361.34

    282.69
    1.  

    Kerala

    209.84

    130.92

    241.80

    121.18

    307.67

    184.76

    275.81

    234.46

    202.80

    168.35
    1.  

    Ladakh

    29.70

    23.76

    5.94

    3.97

    45.44

    31.29

    35.55

    29.84

    112.04

    24.40
    1.  

    Madhya Pradesh

    726.01

    429.62

    680.29

    390.84

    531.76

    331.13

    588.77

    437.32

    452.77

    311.09
    1.  

    Maharashtra

    337.99

    204.88

    278.36

    150.34

    390.35

    266.95

    326.58

    265.78

    919.61

    423.06
    1.  

    Manipur

    76.68

    59.63

    249.81

    140.03

    1,198.22

    768.81

    1,169.90

    656.12

    266.11

    194.89
    1.  

    Meghalaya

    86.52

    56.73

    15.50

    15.50

    242.99

    184.01

    89.71

    76.92

    100.84

    53.93
    1.  

    Mizoram

    19.97

    19.97

    11.50

    11.48

    131.55

    98.93

    48.89

    45.09

    38.59

    22.60
    1.  

    Nagaland

    226.85

    131.78

    70.61

    41.56

    238.20

    144.66

    408.72

    239.08

    279.36

    220.03
    1.  

    Odisha

    155.32

    83.62

    194.87

    112.91

    888.00

    687.15

    462.47

    358.49

    475.47

    341.27
    1.  

    Puducherry

    33.25

    16.62

    124.74

    76.16

    234.97

    153.61

    142.42

    100.62

    71.77

    42.96
    1.  

    Punjab

    483.47

    281.05

    402.06

    236.66

    565.55

    345.88

    413.11

    318.18

    96.13

    74.53
    1.  

    Rajasthan

    412.33

    293.46

    622.25

    337.29

    1,127.93

    698.82

    1,715.64

    997.32

    2,163.86

    611.77
    1.  

    Sikkim

    181.00

    114.39

    12.50

    12.50

    43.48

    34.49

    89.97

    77.11

    38.92

    30.07
    1.  

    Tamil Nadu

    109.94

    68.34

    652.90

    130.08

    417.52

    242.89

    333.62

    264.64

    401.68

    282.88
    1.  

    Telangana

    261.21

    152.09

    287.26

    172.52

    219.63

    152.25

    299.31

    226.03

    339.06

    223.04
    1.  

    Tripura

    75.51

    53.73

    136.63

    86.42

    94.22

    58.80

    103.57

    86.10

    97.61

    66.32
    1.  

    Uttar Pradesh

    1,283.77

    663.25

    2,141.73

    1,179.84

    3,241.81

    2,506.53

    5,524.95

    3,120.76

    3,251.86

    1,990.44
    1.  

    Uttarakhand

    230.70

    116.04

    313.78

    203.30

    333.68

    199.95

    222.59

    176.29

    91.12

    76.71
    1.  

    West Bengal

    208.79

    121.86

    242.13

    132.13

    416.66

    250.92

    741.98

    527.28

    571.09

    391.84
    1.  

    All India (non state Specific)

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    211.14

    67.67

    1,083.01

    1,079.26

    International Marketing

    1,195.13

    0.00

    371.29

    0.00

    737.02

    0.00

    2,136.10

    0.00

    674.12

    500.03

    Total

    11,852.02

    6,953.29

    13,866.02

    8,600.75

    20,757.22

    14,064.34

    22,293.52

    13,129.25

    17,523.09

    10,919.25

    Fund allocated and released under Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) during 2019-20 to 2023-24

    (Rs. In Lakhs)

    Sl.
    No.

    States/UTs

    2019-20

    2020-21

    2021-22

    2022-23

    2023-24

    FUNDS SANCTIONED

    FUNDS RELEASED

    FUNDS SANCTIONED

    FUNDS RELEASED

    FUNDS SANCTIONED

    FUNDS RELEASED

    FUNDS SANCTIONED

    FUNDS RELEASED

    FUNDS SANCTIONED

    FUNDS RELEASED
    1.  

    Andhra Pradesh

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    129.09

    129.09

    0.00

    0.00

    328.00

    328.00
    1.  

    Bihar

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    2,927.57

    0.00

    99.17

    99.17
    1.  

    Goa

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    2.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00
    1.  

    Gujarat

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    687.01

    0.00

    244.52

    196.00

    0.00

    0.00
    1.  

    Himachal Pradesh

    0.00

    0.00

    632.82

    316.41

    253.13

    253.13

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    196.90
    1.  

    Jammu and Kashmir

    593.61

    593.61

    2.84

    2.84

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00
    1.  

    Ladakh

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    1,754.55

    60.75

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00
    1.  

    Madhya Pradesh

    1,000.58

    1,000.58

    0.00

    0.00

    51.80

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    612.17

    612.17
    1.  

    Odisha

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    2,728.72

    545.98

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00
    1.  

    Rajasthan

    1,183.35

    1,167.60

    1,469.38

    1,469.38

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00
    1.  

    Telangana

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    0.00

    171.80

    163.67

    8.13

    8.13

    150.00

    150.00
    1.  

    Tripura

     

     

     

     

     

     

    0.00

    0.00

    464.00

    464.00
    1.  

    Uttar Pradesh

    450.15

    450.15

    281.78

    141.88

    13.33

    13.33

    1,852.24

    89.02

    0.00

    0.00

    Total

    3,227.69

    3,211.94

    2,386.824

    1,930.517

    5,789.434

    1,165.95

    5,034.46

    293.1478

    1,653.34

    1,850.24

     

     

    Statement referred to in reply to part (D) of the Lok Sabha unstarred Question No. 2978 for answer on 18.03.2025.

    The number of artisans who have benefited from skill development, training, and financial assistance

    under NHDP in Andhra Pradesh, district-wise, during the last three years are as under:

    Sl.
    No.

    2022-23

    2023-24

    2024-25

     

    District

    Number of artisans

    District

    Number of artisans

    District

    Number of artisans
    1.  

    Krishna

    120

    Guntur

    159

    Krishna

    44
    1.  

    Annakapalli

    128

    Annakapalli

    232

    Annakapalli

    66
    1.  

    Vishakhapatnam

    101

    Vishakhapatnam

    5

    Alluri Seetharamaraju

    30
    1.  

    East Godavari

    80

    East Godavari

    40

    Bapatla

    30
    1.  

    Eluru

    385

    Eluru

    114

    East Godavari

    50
    1.  

    Guntur

    40

    Konaseema

    124

    Eluru

    34
    1.  

    Kakinada

    50

    Krishna

    109

    Konaseema

    35
    1.  

    NTR

    457

    NTR

    325

    Krishna

    44
    1.  

    Palnadu

    280

    Palnadu

    34

    NTR

    76
    1.  

    Srikakulam

    95

    Parvathi puram manyam

    144

    Palnadu

    4
    1.  

    West Godavari

    545

    Srikakulam

    85

    Parvathi puram manyam

    34
    1.  

    Sri Sathya Sai

    150

    Vijayanagaram

    5

    Srikakulam

    4
    1.  

    Tirupati

    30

    West Godavari

    161

    Vijayanagaram

    5
    1.  

    Chittoor

    30

    Sri Sathya Sai

    100

    West Godavari

    75
    1.  

    Nellore

    1

    Chittoor

    50

    Annamayya

    30
    1.  

    Vijayanagaram

    1

    Tirupati

    30

    Kurnool

    31
    1.  

    Kurnool

    01

    Tirupati

    3
    1.  

    Srisathya sai

    3
    1.  

    Vishakhapatnam

    1

    Total

    2,493

     

    1,718

     

    599

     

    This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

    *******

    DHANYA SANAL K

    DIRECTOR

    (Lok Sabha US Q2978)

    (Release ID: 2113554)

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PARLIAMENT QUESTION: GI TAGGED PRODUCTS

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 12:55PM by PIB Delhi

    Ministry of Textiles promotes the provision of Geographical Indication (GI) of Goods (Registration & Protection) Act 1999, in respect of handloom & handicrafts products of pan India under the scheme, National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) & National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) respectively. Under the above scheme, financial assistance is provided for meeting the expenses in registering the designs/products, imparting training to personnel of implementing agencies and effective enforcement of G.I. registration. So far, a total no. of 214 handicrafts products and 104 handloom products, out of a total no. of 658 GI tagged products have been registered under the GI Act.

    In addition, summit/seminars, workshops, marketing events including participation in international fairs/expos etc. are organized to sensitize the weavers & artisans about the benefits of getting GI tags for their products and to improve their market share in domestic & international markets.

    To promote the GI handloom products in the domestic and international arena, a summit, “GI & Beyond – Virasat se Vikas Tak”, was organized recently highlighting & promoting the unique cultural and historical significance of GI-tagged handloom products from various regions, demonstrating their authenticity and craftsmanship to a global audience. The main objective was to provide marketing opportunities to the GI handloom weavers, to know the consumer market, global trend, etc. and to publicize the GI tagged products among the buyers. The event witnessed participation by GI authorized users, overseas buyers, domestic exporters & MNCs etc.

    This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

    ****

    DHANYA SANAL K

    (Lok Sabha US Q2797)

    (Release ID: 2113550) Visitor Counter : 68

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PARLIAMENT QUESTION: INITIATIVES UNDERTAKEN UNDER NTTM

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 12:55PM by PIB Delhi

    Since the launch of the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) from 2020-21, support is being provided for Research and Development, Start-ups, Skill Development, Export promotion in technical textiles. These initiatives are expected to benefit various technical textile clusters across India including clusters in the state of Tamil Nadu. The details of the research projects approved under NTTM, their funding allocations and current status for the State of Tamil Nadu are at below.

    The scope of the Mission does not cover the establishment or upgradation of Technical Textiles units. However, the initiatives undertaken under NTTM towards development of new products, R&D activities, generation of domestic demand through market promotion, export promotion and skilling ecosystem have helped development of technical textiles industry across the country including Tamil Nadu. Further, to achieve these initiatives, three National/International conferences have been organized in association with the Government of Tamil Nadu.

    Details of research projects approved under NTTM, their funding allocations and current status for the State of Tamil Nadu

    S. No.

    Research Project Title

    Implementing Institute

    Approved Grant (INR)

    Status of Project

    1

    Design and development of facile high throughput needle less electrospinning set-up

    SITRA, Coimbatore

                1,89,65,000

     

    Under Progress

    2

    Development of natural herbal extract coated seed protection bag using natural fiber with long lasting mechanical and insecticidal properties

    SITRA, Coimbatore

                    50,00,000

     

    Under Progress

    3

    Municipal Solid Waste (Soil Like Material) and Geotextile Interaction Study for Pavement Subgrade and Embankment Applications in Soft Ground

    NIT-Trichy, Tiruchirappalli

                    30,31,520

     

    Under Progress

    4

    3D Printed protein-based textile fibers

    IIT-Madras, Chennai

                1,00,00,000

    Completion report is under evaluation

    5

    Studies on the Ballistic Energy Absorption of Polyethylene Coated Aramid Fabrics

    IIT-Madras, Chennai

                    26,90,000

    Under Progress

    6

    Additive Manufacturing of Technical Textiles for Sustainable Mobility- Agro Waste Based Materials and Product Design

    IIT-Madras, Chennai

                    99,94,600

    Under Progress

    7

    Boron-doped diamond coated corrosion-resistant carbon materials for electro-organic synthesis, energy, and clean water applications

    IIT-Madras, Chennai

                6,99,90,000

    Under Progress

    8

    Fabrication of flexible conductive fibres/fabric for wearable electronic textiles

    CSIR-CECRI, Sekkalakottai

                1,00,00,000

    Under Progress

    9

    Design and development of fabric antibody embedded matrix for tuberculosis screening

    IIT-Madras, Chennai

                    50,00,000

    Under Progress

    10

    Conductive yarns embroidered e-textile wearable systems for health and sports application.

    CSIR-CECRI, Sekkalakottai

                    55,54,800

    Under Progress

    11

    Development of Seaweed-derived Cellulose and Phytochemicals as Cost-efficient Additive Composite for Medical-grade Textiles

    CSIR-CECRI, Sekkalakottai

                    51,48,264

    Under Progress

    This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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    DHANYA SANAL K

    (Lok Sabha US Q2840)

    (Release ID: 2113552) Visitor Counter : 72

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PARLIAMENT QUESTION: FUNDS ALLOCATION TO PLI

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 12:54PM by PIB Delhi

    The Government is implementing Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles on Pan India basis including Odisha. PLI scheme is aimed at promoting the production of MMF Apparel, MMF fabrics and products of Technical Textiles to achieve size and scale and to become competitive. Rs. 1,143 cr are allocated for disbursement under PLI scheme to the companies on achieving the prescribed threshold investment and threshold turnover. Out of the 74 applicants selected under the scheme, 24 are MSMEs. There is no application for setting factory in Odisha.

     

    In addition, Ministry of Textiles has taken various steps to support and promote traditional textiles of Handloom across the country including Odisha. Under various schematic interventions end-to-end support is provided to eligible handloom agencies/workers including entrepreneurs for raw materials, procurement of upgraded looms & accessories, solar lighting units, construction of workshed, product diversification & design innovation, technical and common infrastructure, marketing of handloom products in domestic/overseas markets, concessional loans under weavers’ MUDRA scheme and social security etc. across the country including Odisha.

     

    Market penetration through organisation/participation in international fairs/exhibitions, big ticket events, Buyer Sellers Meet, Reverse Buyer Sellers Meet etc., for export promotion of handloom products including Odisha’s unique handloom products is also being undertaken. Publicity and brand development through India Handloom Brand (IHB), Handloom Mark (HLM) and other measures. Further, assistance is also being provided in establishing international marketing linkages to suitable Apex/Primary handloom cooperative societies, corporations, producers’ companies, handloom awardees, exporters, other talented weavers etc. who are producing exclusive exportable handloom products. Technical Textiles manufacturing is promoted through NTTM by supporting innovation/ R&D and PLI by incentivizing production and sales.

     

    This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PARLIAMENT QUESTION: ALIGNMENT OF SAMARTH CENTRES

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 12:53PM by PIB Delhi

    Ministry is implementing (Samarth)- Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector (SCBTS), with the objective to provide demand driven, placement oriented National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) compliant skilling programmes to incentivize and supplement the efforts to the industry in creating jobs in the organized textile (excluding spinning & weaving). Scheme is implemented through empaneled Implementing Partners (191) with majority being Textile Industry & Industry Associations and having training centres spread across all regions. The RFP (Request For Proposal) for empanelment of new Implementing Partners (IPs) under the SAMARTH Scheme is open till 31.03.2025.

    This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PARLIAMENT QUESTION: SUPPORT TO SILK FARMERS AND WEARERS

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 12:53PM by PIB Delhi

    The Government through implementation of Silk Samagra-2 scheme has extended support for the development of sericulture industry in the country and to increase the productivity & livelihoods of silk farmers and weavers. So far, an assistance of Rs. 1,074.94 crore has been extended to State Governments covering around 78,000 beneficiaries, for implementation of beneficiary oriented critical field level components under the scheme.

    Further, under the National Handloom Development Programme and Raw Material Supply Scheme implemented by the Handloom sector, support to handloom workers including silk handloom workers is provided.

    The thrust of the ongoing Silk Samagra-2 scheme is to become Aatmanirbhar in silk sector.  The initiatives under Silk Samagra-2 scheme are to enhance international grade bivoltine silk production and boosting of silk exports.

    The Government aims to establish India as a global leader in silk production and exports through a multi-pronged strategy focusing on production enhancement, quality improvement, infrastructure development, R&D, and market expansion.

    This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: 14th meeting of ADMM-Plus Experts Working Group on Counter-Terrorism concludes in New Delhi

    Source: Government of India (2)

    14th meeting of ADMM-Plus Experts Working Group on Counter-Terrorism concludes in New Delhi

    Discussions focus on evolving a comprehensive strategy to tackle terrorism & extremism

    India & Malaysia assume co-chairmanship for 2024-2027 cycle; Announce Table-Top Exercise in Malaysia in 2026 & Field Training Exercise in India in 2027

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 12:51PM by PIB Delhi

    The 14th meeting of ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts Working Group on Counter-Terrorism (EWG on CT) was held in New Delhi from March 19 to 20, 2025. Delegations from ASEAN Secretariat, ASEAN countries (Lao PDR, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines and Vietnam), ADMM-Plus member states (China, USA, Russia, Australia, Japan and Republic of Korea) participated in the meeting.

     

    During 14th ADMM-Plus EWG on CT, the co-chairs, India and Malaysia conveyed work plan for the activities planned for the cycle 2024-2027. It announced the conduct of Table-Top Exercise for EWG on CT in Malaysia in 2026 and Field Training Exercise in India in 2027.

    During the two-day meet, discussions were held to focus on evolving a robust and comprehensive strategy to tackle the evolving threat of terrorism and extremism. The meeting was aimed to share the on-ground experience of the Defence Forces of ASEAN countries and its dialogue partners. The meeting laid a foundation for the activities/exercises/meetings/ workshops planned for the current cycle.

    Earlier, Myanmar and Russia, co-chairs for EWG on CT during the previous cycle for 2021-2024, handed over the co-chairmanship to India and Malaysia for the present cycle (2024-2027). India is hosting the maiden EWG meeting for the current cycle.

    In the Inaugural session, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh delivered the keynote address and interacted with participating head of delegations during the opening ceremony. He stated that terrorism remains a dynamic and evolving challenge with threats increasingly transcending borders. He highlighted India’s efforts towards countering terrorism in the region, including adoption of Delhi Declaration during India’s chairmanship of Counter-Terrorism committee of the UNSC in 2022.

    Joint Secretary [International Cooperation (IC)], Ministry of Defence Shri Amitabh Prasad, Additional Director General (IC), Indian Army, senior officials from the Ministry of External Affairs and Indian Army’s Counter-Terrorism division participated in the event. 

    The Heads of Delegations of participating countries and ASEAN Secretariat also presented their views on adopting best practices for countering terrorism in the region. The delegates also visited Agra as part of the cultural tour.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Housing Authority endorses tightening of “Well-off Tenants Policies” and review of implementation details

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

    Housing Authority endorses tightening of “Well-off Tenants Policies” and review of implementation details 
         The Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA) Subsidised Housing Committee (SHC) endorsed today (March 21) the tightening of “Well-off Tenants Policies” (WTP) and the rationalisation of some of the implementation details.
     
         “The Chief Executive announced in the 2024 Policy Address that the WTP of public rental housing (PRH) will be tightened up, by raising the additional rent and lowering the income limit of well-off tenants. In this connection, the HA has reviewed various arrangements to expedite the circulation of PRH flats and encourage upward mobility of well-off tenants,” a spokesman for the HA said.
     
    Tightening up the WTP
     
         Under the existing WTP, PRH tenants who have resided in PRH for 10 years or more are required to declare biennially their income, assets and whether they own domestic properties in Hong Kong. Households whose family income exceeds five times the prevailing PRH income limits (PRHILs) or with a total household net asset value exceeding 100 times the prevailing PRHILs or who have domestic property ownership in Hong Kong (applicable to all PRH households regardless of their length of residence in PRH), or refuse to make declaration should vacate their PRH flats. PRH households who do not have domestic property ownership in Hong Kong and whose household income exceeds two times and not more than three times the prevailing PRHILs, will be required to pay 1.5 times net rent plus rates; if their household income exceeds three times and not more than five times the prevailing PRHILs, they will be required to pay double net rent plus rates. These tenants may continue to reside in their PRH flats.
     
    Raising the additional rent for well-off tenants
     
         In order to allocate resources properly, the SHC has endorsed reducing the subsidies for well-off tenants by raising their additional rents. Households whose family income exceeds two times and not more than three times the prevailing PRHILs will be required to pay 2.5 times net rent plus rates; households whose family income exceeds three times and not more than four times the prevailing PRHILs will be required to pay 3.5 times net rent plus rates; households whose family income exceeds four times and not more than five times the prevailing PRHILs will be required to pay 4.5 times net rent plus rates. For details, please refer to the Annex.
     
         “With the increase in additional rents for well-off tenants, average rent to total household income of well-off tenants will account for about 11 per cent. While this is still much lower than the median rent-to-income ratio of 31.5 per cent for households renting private residential flats, it is comparable to general PRH tenants, which is more reasonable,” the spokesman said.
     
         The new additional rent level will take effect from the declaration cycle in October this year, and the first batch of well-off tenants will pay rent in accordance with the new additional rent level on October 1, 2026.
     
    Adjusting the threshold for vacating PRH flats
     
         The SHC also endorsed that PRH tenants with income levels exceeding four times but not five times the PRHILs after two declaration cycles (i.e. four years in total) must also vacate their flats.
     
         “This adjustment will not affect tenants whose financial condition has just begun to improve, and it will also enable better-off PRH tenants to make early arrangements for vacating their PRH flats to ensure the proper use of public housing resources,” the spokesman said.
     
    Encourage upward mobility of well-off tenants
     
    The SHC also endorsed the suggestions below:

    (a) Starting from the next home ownership scheme (HOS) sale exercise, adjust the quota allocation ratio of Green Form (GF) and White Form (WF) to 50:50; 
         “Under the whole package of enhancements to the WTP, we have on the one hand reduced the subsidy for well-off tenants, and at the same time increased their chances of success in purchasing SSF. This aligns with the principles and vision of the HA in optimising the use of public housing resources and encouraging upward mobility,” the spokesman said.
     
    Rationalising the implementation details of the WTP
     
    Arrangements for PRH tenants who have purchased domestic properties in Hong Kong
     
         Under the prevailing arrangements, if an individual member of a PRH tenancy purchased an SSF using WF status or purchased private domestic property, the HA will issue a Notice To Quit to the tenant concerned for the surrender of the PRH flat, irrespective of whether or not the property concerned has been completed. As for the GF applicants, they do not need to vacate their flat before taking possession of the purchased property and can continue to pay the prevailing level of rent.
     
         To encourage and enable the upward mobility of PRH tenants and with the completion of more SSFs in the future, the SHC endorsed: 
    Enhancing the declaration arrangements of the WTP
     
         Under the existing declaration form under the WTP, all household members of a PRH tenancy are required to declare jointly whether they own any domestic property in Hong Kong, and all members of the household are jointly responsible for the truthfulness and accuracy of the contents of the declaration. The SHC endorsed the enhancement direction of the declaration arrangement. The HA will require each family member to declare individually whether they own any domestic property in Hong Kong under the WTP declaration, so as to identify those who has made false declarations for the purpose of taking enforcement measures. The member who has made false declarations will be subject to a five-year debarment for the application of PRH and liable to prosecutions.
     
         Measures related the rationalisation of the implementation details of the WTP, will be implemented from March 31, this year onwards. “Policy on Grant of New Tenancy” and “Tenancy Management Policies” adopt the same implementation criteria as the WTP, and the relevant policies will also be implemented on the same date.Issued at HKT 15:14

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PARLIAMENT QUESTION: PROMOTION OF TRADITIONAL TEXTILES

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 12:17PM by PIB Delhi

    The Government has taken various steps to preserve and promote traditional textile Industry of Handlooms. Design Resource Centres have been set up in Weavers’ Service Centres at Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Kancheepuram, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Indore, Meerut, Nagpur and Panipat to preserve traditional handloom designs, and to build and create design-oriented excellence in the Handloom Sector.

    Ministry of Textiles is also seeking protection of traditional designs and patterns under the Geographical Indication (GI) Act, 1999. This Ministry provides financial assistance for registering the designs/products under the GI Act and for organizing seminars, workshops etc., for awareness creation.

    Several States, including, West Bengal are rich in traditional textiles of Handlooms.

    An all-India census was conducted in the year 2019 to determine number of Handloom Weavers, and ascertain the areas rich in traditional textiles i.e. Handlooms.

    To promote the Handloom sector, Ministry of Textiles is implementing the following schemes across the country:

    1. National Handloom Development Programme;
    2. Raw Material Supply Scheme;

    Under the above schemes, financial assistance is provided to the eligible handloom agencies/weavers for raw materials, common infrastructure development, marketing of handloom products in domestic/overseas markets, Weaver MUDRA Loans etc.

    In addition to the above,

    • Under Weaver MUDRA/Concessional Credit Scheme, margin money assistance at 20% of the loan amount subject to a maximum of Rs. 25,000/- for individual weaver/Weaver Entrepreneur and Rs. 20 lakh for Handloom Organizations, interest subvention upto 7% and credit guarantee fees on loans for a period of three years are provided.
    • Steps have been taken to on-board weavers and artisans on Government e-Market (GeM) place to enable them sell their products directly to various Government Departments and organizations. So far about 1.50 lakh weavers have been on-boarded on the GeM portal.
    • Weavers are facilitated to sell their products online through indiahandmade portal and 23 e-commerce platforms have been associated by Ministry of Textiles under a policy framework.
    • For export promotion of handloom products, Handloom Export Promotion Council has been organizing International Fairs.  During the year 2023-24, various international marketing fairs/events have been organised.  Besides, domestic marketing events were also organised in different parts of the country for the weavers to market and sell their products.
    • To enhance productivity, marketing capabilities and ensure better incomes, 160 Handloom Producer companies have been formed in different States.

    Funds are not allocated State-wise. The funds are released based on receipt of proposals from the State Governments and other Handloom organisations.

    This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PARLIAMENT QUESTION: JOB CREATION IN TEXTILE INDUSTRY

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 12:16PM by PIB Delhi

    The textile industry is one of the largest source of employment generation in the country directly employing more than 45 million persons. The Government of India is implementing various schemes/initiatives aimed at generating the employment opportunities in the textile sector. The major schemes/initiatives include PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks Scheme which seeks to create a modern, integrated large scale, world class industrial ecosystem, which will help in attracting investments and boosting employment; Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme focusing on Man Made Fibre & Apparel, and Technical Textiles to boost large scale manufacturing and enhancing competitiveness; National Technical Textiles Mission focusing on Research Innovation & Development, Promotion and Market Development, Skilling and Export Promotion; SAMARTH – Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector with the objective providing demand driven, placement oriented, skilling program; Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) to incentivize technology upgradation and modernization through capital investment subsidy for eligible investment in benchmarked textile machinery; Silk Samagra-2 for comprehensive development of sericulture value chain and National Handloom Development Programme.

    To develop integrated large scale and modern industrial infrastructure facility for entire value-chain of the textile industry, the Government has finalised 7 sites viz. Tamil Nadu (Virudhnagar), Telangana (Warangal), Gujarat (Navsari), Karnataka (Kalaburagi), Madhya Pradesh (Dhar), Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) and Maharashtra (Amravati) for setting up PM MITRA Parks. These parks aims to enable the textile industry to become globally competitive, attract large investment and boost employment generation including women and marginalised communities in the textile sector.

    This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PARLIAMENT QUESTION: PROGRAMMES IMPLEMENTED UNDER NCDPD

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 12:18PM by PIB Delhi

    The office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) under the aegis of Ministry of Textiles implements two schemes namely National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) and Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS). Under these schemes various kind of skill programmes are implemented such as Guru Shishya Hastshilp Prashikshan Programme (GSHPP), Comprehensive Skill Upgradation Programme (CSUP), Design and Technology Development Workshop (DDW) to enhance the productivity of artisans. Through these training programmes basic skilling, design development and upskilling is done. In addition, tool kits are also provided to the craftsmen/ artisans to compete in domestic and global markets. 

    The number of programmes implemented and artisan benefitted by National Design Centre (NDC) erstwhile known as National Centre for Design and Product Development (NCDPD) during the last five years including current year are given as under:

    Year   

    No of programmes

    No. of beneficiaries

    2020-21

    02 Programmes: Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) at Idukki, Kerala.

    40

    5 Design Development Workshop

    250

    5 Improved Tool Kits Distribution Programme

    150

    Total

    440

    2021-22

    40 Programmes: EDP at Agra, Firozabad, Jodhpur, Kanya Kumari & Saharanpur

    800

    22 Design Development Workshop

    540

    1 Improved Tool Kits Distribution Programme

    45

    Total

    1,385

    2022-23

    Improved Toolkits distribution Programme

    79

    2023-24

    15 Programmes: EDP at Jaipur, Indore, Varanasi, Chitrakoot, Asharikandi, Kondapalli, Kinhal, Koppal, Etikopakka Cuddappa

    300

    5 Design Development Workshop

    150

    4 Improved Tool Kits Distribution Programme

    400

    Total

    850

    2024-25

    11 Design Development Workshop

    330

    1 Improved Tool Kits Distribution Programme

    50

    6 Comprehensive Skill Upgradation Programme

    180

    Total

    560

     

    The Ministry of Textiles provides human resource development in textile sector through NTTM & SAMARTH scheme. NTTM (Component IV), aims to provide training to 50,000 individuals encompassing undergraduates, unskilled workers, professionals seeking upskilling or re-skilling, and personnel engaged in the various application areas of technical textiles. SAMARTH scheme, aims to provide demand driven, placement oriented National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) compliant skilling programmes to incentivize and supplement the efforts of the industry in creating jobs in the organized textile and related sectors, covering the entire value chain of textiles, excluding Spinning and Weaving. A budgetary allocation of Rs. 330 crores have been made under the scheme for the               FY 2025-26.

    This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PARLIAMENT QUESTION: INVESTMENTS IN TEXTILE SECTOR

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 12:16PM by PIB Delhi

    As per Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) data, invested capital in manufacturing of textiles and manufacturing of apparels in 2000-01 was Rs. 66,45,908 lakh while the corresponding figure for 2021-22 was Rs. 3,15,10,814 lakh. The share of total invested capital in the textile sector was of the total manufacturing sector for 2000-01 was 11.60% while the corresponding figure for 2021-22 was 5.68%. The total invested capital for the year 2022-23 as per ASI data is Rs. 3,65,07,663 lakh.

    Exports is a function of demand and supply and depends on a large number of factors such as global demand, order flow, logistics etc. Further, Export of Textiles & Apparel (T&A) Including Handicrafts for FY 2023-24 and April-December 2024 for FY 2024-25 is as under:

     

     (Value in USD Million)

    Commodity

    FY 2023-24

    FY (2024-25) Apr-Dec 2024

    Total T&A including Handicrafts

    35,874

    27,430

    % Share in Total Exports

    8.21%

    8.5%

     

    In order to promote growth and development of the textile sector including exports, the Government is implementing various schemes/initiatives including PM-MITRA, Scheme for Integrated Textile Park (SITP), Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS), Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), SAMARTH Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector ATUFS, Silk Samagra-2, National Handloom Development Program (NHDP) and National Handicraft Development Program (NHDP) etc.

    To boost textile and apparel exports, the Government provides financial support under Market Access Initiative Scheme to various Export Promotion Councils and Trade Bodies engaged in promotion and branding of textiles and garments exports, for organizing and participating in trade fairs, exhibitions buyer-seller meets etc. at national and international levels. Besides, the Government is implementing scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSTCL) on exports of Apparel/Garments an Made-ups to boost export of textiles products.

    This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PARLIAMENT QUESTION: IMPROVING TEXTILE EXPORTS

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 12:15PM by PIB Delhi

    India is ranked among the top textile exporting countries in the world with a share of approx. 4% of global textiles and apparel exports. The export of Textile & Apparel including Handicrafts has increased by 7% in April-December 2024 with respect to same period previous year.  Major textile and apparel export destinations for India are USA, EU and UK with around 53% share in total textile and apparel exports in FY 2023-24.

    The Government is implementing various schemes/initiatives to promote Indian textiles. The major schemes/initiatives include PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks Scheme to create a modern, integrated, world class textile infrastructure; Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme focusing on MMF Fabric, MMF Apparel and Technical Textiles to boost large scale manufacturing and enhancing competitiveness; National Technical Textiles Mission focusing on Research Innovation & Development, Promotion and Market Development; SAMARTH – Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector with the objective providing demand driven, placement oriented, skilling program; Silk Samagra-2 for comprehensive development of sericulture value chain; National Handloom Development Program for end to end support for handloom sector. Ministry of Textiles is also implementing National Handicrafts Development Programme and Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme for promotion of handicrafts.

    The Indian textiles industry is one of the largest in the world with a large raw material base of natural fibre including cotton, silk, wool, jute as well as manmade fibre and manufacturing strength across the value chain from fibre to fabric to garments.

    With a view to ensure a consistent supply of cotton in the country and have a sustained interest of farmers in cotton cultivation, Government of India is declaring Minimum Support Price (MSP) of cotton every year. This mechanism ensures that farmers receive a fair remunerative price for their produce in the event market prices of cotton falls below the MSP rates and also facilitates the availability of cotton at competitive prices.

    With effect from 20th February 2024, the custom duty on Extra-Long Staple (ELS) Cotton has been reduced to NIL. Under the India-Australia ECTA, 51,000 tonnes of duty free ELS Cotton can be imported since Dec 29, 2022.

    In order to increase the export potential, India has so far signed 14 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) including recently concluded agreement with UAE, Australia and TEPA with EFTA countries comprising Switzerland, Iceland, Norway & Liechtenstein; and 6 Preferential Trade Agreements (PTAs) with various trading partners.

    The Government is also implementing Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) scheme for Apparel/Garments and Made-ups in order to enhance competitiveness by adopting principle of zero rated exports. Further, textiles products not covered under the RoSCTL scheme are covered under Remissions of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) along with other products. In addition, Government provides financial support to various Export Promotion Councils and Trade Bodies under Market Access Initiative Scheme implemented by Department of Commerce for organising and participating in trade fairs, exhibitions, buyer-seller meets etc at national and international levels to boost export.

    With a view to boost technical textiles sector in the country, National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) was launched for a period from 2020-21 to 2025-26. The mission focusses on fundamental research in thrust areas of speciality fibre like Carbon Fibre, Aramid Fibre, Nylon Fibre, and Composites & application-based research in geotextiles, agro-textiles, medical textiles, mobile textiles and sports textiles and development of biodegradable technical textiles. For research in sustainable & biodegradable technical textiles, projects have been approved for research in non-conventional natural fibres like, Milk Weed, Bamboo Fibre, etc.

    As far as innovation in textiles sector is concerned, Ministry of Textiles has conducted an Innovation Challenges in collaboration with Startup India & DPIIT. In this challenge, 9 winners were recognised and awarded and Incubation opportunity to 6 awardees were given through this Atal Innovation Mission (AIM). Apart from this, 3 separate innovations challenges were conducted by nature fibre boards on their respective problem statements i.e.

    • NJB Technological Innovation Grand Challenge in which 3 winners were recognised and awarded out of 125 applicants.
    • CSB Start-up Grand Challenge in which 4 winners were recognised and awarded out of             58 applicants.
    • CWDB Wool Innovation Challenge in which 3 winners were recognised and awarded out of     24 applicants.

    17 of the above-mentioned winners are directly engage activities such as textile waste recycling, bio-based fibres or sustainable garment production.

    The Government is regularly monitoring exports and imports and engaging with the industry in this regard. The Government has imposed Minimum Import Price of USD 3.50 per kg on Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) codes under the heading 6,006, in order to control import of low rate and low-quality knitted fabrics. In the budget announcement, custom duty was revised on HSN under heading 6,006. Various QCOs have been imposed to curb imports of low-quality non-standard goods which allows protection to domestic producers.

    This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PARLIAMENT QUESTION: WOMEN WEAVERS

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 12:15PM by PIB Delhi

    As per 4thAll India Handloom Census 2019-20, there are 2,11,327 women weavers in the State of Manipur.

    Women weavers play a vital role in the handloom sector. In order to encourage them, the Ministry of Textiles provides additional incentives to them to sustain and augment their business. Some of the benefits provided to the women weavers across the country including Manipur are:

    • Under schemes of handloom sector, preference is given to programmes which have weavers from women category.
    • There is 100% subsidy to BPL/SC/ST/Women/Transgender/Differently-abled weavers for construction of work sheds under National Handloom Development Programme.
    • Since 2016, Kamladevi Chattopadhyay Award has been instituted specifically for women weavers.

    Besides, Ministry of Textiles is implementing central sector schemes such as (i) National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) and (ii) Raw Material Supply Scheme (RMSS) to promote handlooms and for welfare of handloom weavers including women weavers of Manipur across the country. Under these schemes, financial assistance is provided to eligible handloom agencies/weavers for raw materials, procurement of upgraded looms & accessories, solar lighting units, construction of workshed, skilling, product & design development, technical and common infrastructure, marketing, concessional loans under weavers’ MUDRA scheme and social security etc.

    Weavers’ Service Centre, Imphal is catering to upgrade skills of handloom weavers in Manipur.

    The following 3 Handloom products from the State of Manipur have been registered under Geographical Indication (GI) Act 1999:

    Sl. No.

    Name of Handloom Product

    Registration date

    1

    Shaphee Lamphee

    31.03.2014

    2

    Wangkhei Phee

    31.03.2014

    3

    Moirang Phee

    31.03.2014

     

    Three Handloom products of Manipur viz. Manipur Lashing phee, Manipur Leirum phi and Manipur Tangkhul Handloom shawl (Changkhom, Raivat Kachon) have been identified for registration under the Act.

    This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PARLIAMENT QUESTION: INPUT MATERIALS FOR DOMESTIC INDUSTRY

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 12:14PM by PIB Delhi

    Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are regulatory measures implemented by the Government to ensure quality of certain products in the market in public interest for Protection of human, animal or plant health, Safety of environment, Prevention of unfair and trade practices and National security after due consultation with the stakeholders including industry. 

    Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification process is same for all domestic manufacturers irrespective of their scale i.e. Large, Medium, Small & Micro. However, BIS gives certain relaxation/concession to the domestic manufacturers in the MSME sector for ease of compliance to the BIS certification. Further, in order to protect the interest of Small and Micro

    Enterprises, the Ministry of Textiles also provide extended timelines for compliance with the Quality Control Orders (QCOs), wherever applicable.

    The Ministry of Textiles has notified 76 Textiles products under compulsory BIS certification through Quality Control Orders (QCOs) under the provisions of BIS Act, 2016. These QCOs are equally applicable to domestic manufacturers as well as foreign manufacturers including Bangladesh and Vietnam who want to export such material to India.

    In order to ensure quality products to the consumers and prevent import of substandard Material; Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are imposed on man-made fibers/yarns. However, to ensure competitiveness of Indian Exporters, exemptions from mandatory Quality Control Orders (QCOs) are available for imports intended for export production under specific schemes, such as Advance Authorizations, by Export Oriented Units (EOUs), and in Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

    Further, the Government constantly engages with textiles industry and other stakeholders to deliberate on various matters in the textiles sector, including inter alia quality consciousness, Quality Control Orders (QCOs) etc. Government has also constituted Textile Advisory Groups on Manmade fibre and cotton comprising all stakeholders to discuss and resolve issues related to the entire value chain.

    This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PARLIAMENT QUESTION: HIGHTECH APPAREL AND WEAVING PARKS

    Source: Government of India (2)

    Ministry of Textiles

    PARLIAMENT QUESTION: HIGHTECH APPAREL AND WEAVING PARKS

    Posted On: 21 MAR 2025 12:14PM by PIB Delhi

    With a view to attract investment, boost employment generation and position itself strongly in the global market, the Government has approved setting up of 7 (Seven) PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks in Greenfield/Brownfield sites with world class infrastructure including plug and play facility with an outlay of Rs. 4,445 Cr for a period of 2021-22 to 2027-28.

    The Government has finalized 7 sites viz. Tamil Nadu (Virudhnagar), Telangana (Warangal), Gujarat (Navsari), Karnataka (Kalaburagi), Madhya Pradesh (Dhar), Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow), Maharashtra (Amravati) for setting up of PM MITRA Parks.

    Apart from this, with a view to increasing investments, generating employment opportunities and boosting exports in textile sector, the Ministry is implementing Scheme for Integrated Textile Park (SITP) to provide support for setting up textile parks with world-class, state-of-the-art infrastructure in textile hubs across the country. The scheme was in implementation upto 31.03.2021; however, the Scheme has now been subsumed under the umbrella Scheme of Textile Cluster Development Scheme (TCDS) for completing ongoing projects only.  No proposal for setting up of Textile Park under SITP in the State of West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Bihar is pending in the Ministry.

    Information on State-wise fund utilization under SITP/TCDS is in below:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

    S. N.

    Name of the park

    State

    Total Govt grant released
    (In Rs. crores)

    Employment

    (in number)

    Investment (in Rs. cr)

    Units Operational

    (In number)

    Park Status

    1

    Brandix India Apparel City Private Limited

    Andhra Pradesh

    40.00

    19,000

    850

    14

    Completed

    2

    Gujarat Eco Textile Park Limited, Surat

    Gujarat

    40.00

    10,370

    1,260

    34

    Completed

    3

    Mundra SEZ Textile & Apparel Park Limited

    Gujarat

    40.00

    810

    960

    7

    Completed

    4

    Fairdeal Textile Park Pvt. Ltd., Surat

    Gujarat

    40.00

    1850

    256

    22

    Completed

    5

    Vraj Integrated Textile Park Limited , Ahmedabad

    Gujarat

    40.00

    4350

    1500

    15

    Completed

    6

    Sayana Textile Park Ltd.,Surat

    Gujarat

    36.00

    1420

    233

    50

    Completed

    7

    Surat Super Yarn Park Limited, Surat

    Gujarat

    40.00

    0

    150

    8

    Completed

    8

    RJD Integrated Textile Park, Surat

    Gujarat

    40.00

    7,220

    272

    372

    Completed

    9

    Amitara Green High Tech Textile Park Pvt Ltd.

    Gujarat

    40.00

    1,360

    704.91

    10

    Completed

    10

    Himachal Textile Park

    Himachal Pradesh

    34.88

    1,456

    271.82

    6

    Foreclosed

    11

    Doddabalapur Integrated Textile Park

    Karnataka

    32.01

    550

    105

    42

    Completed

    12

    Metro Hi-Tech Cooperative Park Limited

    Maharashtra

    40.00

    2024

    379

    27

    Completed

    13

    Baramati Hi Tech Textile Park Limited

    Maharashtra

    40.00

    3,000

    200

    14

    Completed

    14

    Deesan Infrastructure,  Pvt Ltd.

    Maharashtra

    40.00

    1,700

    194.34

    50

    Completed

    15

    Islampur Integrated Textile Park Pvt Ltd.

    Maharashtra

    40.00

    1,645

    637.54

    7

    Completed

    16

    Latur Integrated Textile Park Pvt Ltd

    Maharashtra

    40.00

    0

    175

    0

    Completed

    17

    Asmeeta Infratech Pvt Ltd

    Maharashtra

    40.00

    17,300

    375.74

    535

    Completed

    18

    Pride India cooperative Textile park Limited

    Maharashtra

    20.95

    8,525

    317

    155

    Completed

    19

    Hinganghat Textile Park

    Maharashtra

    40.00

    1,022

    95

    12

    Completed

    20

    Lotus Integrated Tex Park

    Punjab

    40.00

    1,500

    500

    7

    Completed

    21

    Rhythm Textile & Apparel Park Ltd

    Punjab

    36.00

    1,875

    120

    9

    Foreclosed

    22

    Ludhiana Integrated Textile Park Ltd

    Punjab

    36.00

    2,790

    148.62

    13

    Foreclosed

    23

    Next Gen Textile Park Pvt Ltd , Pali

    Rajasthan

    40.00

    4,910

    409

    18

    Completed

    24

    Kishangarh Hi-Tech Textile Weaving Park Ltd

    Rajasthan

    36.00

    812

    238

    25

    Foreclosed

    25

    Jaipur Integrated Texcraft Park Pvt Ltd

    Rajasthan

    24.06

    500

    64.67

    16

    Completed

    26

    Palladam Hi-Tech Weaving park, Palladam

    Tamil Nadu

    22.17

    2650

    170

    90

    Completed

    27

    Komarapalayam Hi-Tech Weaving Park

    Tamil Nadu

    12.54

    853

    97.2

    56

    Completed

    28

    Karur Integrated Textile Park, Karur Park

    Tamil Nadu

    40.00

    5,000

    170

    35

    Completed

    29

    Madurai Integrated Textile Park Ltd

    Tamil Nadu

    31.43

    2,551

    275

    17

    Completed

    30

    Pochampally Handloom Park Limited

    Telangana

    13.60

    350

    55

    189

    Completed

    31

    Hindupur Vyapar Apparel Park Limited

    Andhra Pradesh

    24.00

    500

    60

    3

    Under implementation

    32

    Tarakeshwara Textile Park

    Andhra Pradesh

    20.00

    465

    144.93

    4

    Under implementation

    33

    Guntur Textile Park, Guntur

    Andhra Pradesh

    30.00

    690

    143.27

    13

    Under implementation

    34

    Prag Jyoti Textile Park, Darrang

    Assam

    20.00

    0

    15.62

    0

    Under implementation

    35

    Kejriwal Integrated Textile Park

    Gujarat

    36.00

    1,982

    425

    8

    Under implementation

    36

    Palsana ITP Park, Surat

    Gujarat

    30.00

    326

    101.63

    8

    Under implementation

    37

    Ichhapore Textile Park, Surat

    Gujarat

    20.00

    80

    140.02

    4

    Under implementation

    38

    Karanj Integrated Textile Park

    Gujarat

    20.00

    839

    327.02

    19

    Under implementation

    39

    Shahlon Textile Park

    Gujarat

    10.00

    110

    92.46

    2

    Under implementation

    40

    J&K Textile Park,  Kathua

    J&K

    35.73

    45

    106.1

    2

    Under implementation

    41

    Purna Global Textiles Park

    Maharashtra

    22.03

    1108

    150

    47

    Under implementation

    42

    Kallappanna Awade Textile Park

    Maharashtra

    27.47

    2923

    421.85

    133

    Under implementation

    43

    Satyaraj Integrated Textile Park

    Maharashtra

    35.00

    1732

    254.84

    28

    Under implementation

    44

    Shree Ganesh Textile Park

    Maharashtra

    15.00

    35

    30.97

    1

    Under implementation

    45

    Perarignar Anna Handloom Silk Park

    Tamil Nadu

    19.81

    812

    50.82

    10

    Under implementation

    46

    Pallavada Textile Park

    Tamil Nadu

    10.00

    825

    51

    3

    Under implementation

    47

    The Great Indian Linen & Textile

    Tamil Nadu

    12.00

    170

    47

    7

    Under implementation

    48

    White Gold Textile Park

    Telangana

    32.48

    675

    202

    10

    Under implementation

    49

    EIGMEF Apparel Park Ltd.

    West Bengal

    31.61

    0

    73

    0

    Under implementation

    50

    West Bengal Hosiery Textile Park, Howrah

    West Bengal

    25.25

    1970

    607

    21

    Under implementation

     

    Total

     

    1,532.02

    1,22,680

    14,628.37

    2,178

    This information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES SHRI PABITRA MARGHERITA in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.

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