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  • The Integrated Programme strengthens the textile value chain from fibre to fashion with five sub-components: National Fibre Scheme, Textile Expansion and Employment Scheme, National Handloom and Handicraft Programme, Tex-Eco Initiative, and Samarth 2.0.
  • Key initiatives include the Mahatma Gandhi Gram Swaraj Initiative to boost khadi, handloom, and handicrafts, and support for Mega Textile Parks and Technical Textiles.

In Summary

Integrated Programme is a comprehensive and integrated policy framework that aims to strengthen the entire textile value chain—from fibre to fashion, from village industries to global markets.

  • It consists of five sub-components. 

Five sub-components of the Integrated Programme

  • National Fibre Scheme: Aimed at achieving self-reliance across the fibre spectrum.
    • The scheme will support natural fibres such as silk, wool and jute, man-made fibres, and new-age fibres. 
  • Textile Expansion and Employment Scheme: Focuses on modernisation of traditional textile clusters through capital support for machinery, technology upgradation, and the establishment of common testing and certification centres. 
  • National Handloom and Handicraft Programme: Existing schemes for handloom and handicrafts will be integrated and strengthened under a unified national programme. 
  • Tex-Eco Initiative:  Aims to promote globally competitive, environmentally sustainable textiles and apparel manufacturing.
  • Samarth 2.0: Aims to modernise the textile skill ecosystem through deeper collaboration with industry and academic institutions.

Another initiative announced for the Textile Sector

  • Mahatma Gandhi Gram Swaraj Initiative: It will strengthen khadi, handloom and handicrafts. The initiative will focus on global market linkage, branding, etc. 
    • It will support the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative.
  • Mega Textile Parks and Technical Textiles: It will support growth in technical textiles, a high-potential segment critical for industrial, medical, defence and infrastructure applications.
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One District One Product (ODOP) initiative

A government initiative aimed at promoting the unique products of each district across India, thereby fostering rural industrialization, generating employment, and promoting balanced regional development. It focuses on identifying and scaling up specific products that a district is known for.

Mega Textile Parks

Large-scale industrial parks dedicated to the textile sector, aimed at promoting growth and development, especially in high-potential segments like technical textiles.

Technical Textiles

Specialized textile materials designed for specific functional performance, crucial for sectors like industry, medicine, defense, and infrastructure. Their growth is supported under the Mega Textile Parks initiative.

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