Ministry of Textiles
Government of India
Central ministry running NTTM and the GREAT scheme providing grants up to INR 50 lakh to startups innovating in technical textiles for commercialisation.
Ministry of Textiles at a glance
| Part of | Government of India |
|---|---|
| Address | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Programmes | 6 open calls right now |
| Official website | texmin.nic.in |
Programs by Ministry of Textiles
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About Ministry of Textiles
The Ministry of Textiles is the central government ministry responsible for policy formulation and promotion of the textiles and apparel sector in India. Through the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), launched in 2020 with an outlay of INR 1,480 crore, the ministry aims to position India as a global leader in technical textiles.
The GREAT (Grant for Research and Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles) scheme supports startups with grants of up to INR 50 lakh each for translating prototypes into commercial technologies and products. To date, 24 startups have been approved under GREAT. NTTM also includes components for promotion and market development, export promotion, and skill development targeting 50,000 individuals. Technical textiles applications span automobiles, civil engineering, agriculture, healthcare, and personal protection.
Who Benefits
Startups, young innovators, and scientists developing technical textiles products for medical, industrial, protective, agricultural, and construction applications who need grant funding to commercialise functional prototypes.
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Frequently asked questions about Ministry of Textiles
What does Ministry of Textiles do?
The Ministry of Textiles is the central government ministry responsible for policy formulation and promotion of the textiles and apparel sector in India.
Where is Ministry of Textiles located?
Ministry of Textiles is based in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
What programs does Ministry of Textiles run?
Ministry of Textiles currently has 6 open programmes: ATUFS — Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme, National Handloom Development Programme: Concessional Credit/Weaver MUDRA Scheme, Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles Part 2 and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles Part-1, and 2 more. 1 further programme has run in the past.
What sectors does Ministry of Textiles support?
Ministry of Textiles works with startups in Textiles, Technical Textiles, Manufacturing and Healthcare Textiles.
What stage of startup does Ministry of Textiles support?
Ministry of Textiles supports startups at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages.
How do I apply to Ministry of Textiles?
Applications run through each programme's own call. Ministry of Textiles lists 6 open programmes — check the programme page for its deadline and eligibility, or apply via https://texmin.nic.in/.
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