Union Minister for Textiles Giriraj Singh chaired a high-level review meeting to assess progress on key initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s textile ecosystem through technology upgradation, institutional reforms and enhanced industry support.
The Minister reviewed implementation of the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) and appreciated its contribution to modernising the Indian textile industry.
According to an independent third-party impact assessment, 10,061 units have been supported under ATUFS with subsidy assistance of Rs 2,776 crore, leveraging investments worth over Rs 53,121 crore.
The scheme has facilitated installation of nearly 6.7 lakh benchmarked textile machines and generated approximately 3.6 lakh direct employment opportunities.
The assessment further highlighted the scheme’s strong multiplier effect, with every Rs 1 crore of subsidy mobilising nearly ₹19 crore of private investment and creating around 130 direct jobs.
It also found that 46% of total subsidy was availed by the weaving sector, while 46% of new employment generated in composite units amounted to nearly 1.7 lakh jobs — underscoring the scheme’s significant contribution to technology upgradation, productivity enhancement and employment generation.
The Minister also reviewed the transformation of the erstwhile Powerloom Service Centres into Integrated Textile and Apparel Development Centres (ITADCs), which are being repositioned as integrated growth hubs for the sector.
The revamped ITADCs are envisioned as one-stop facilitation centres offering skill development, testing, design support, technology adoption, entrepreneurship development, credit facilitation, export promotion and market linkages to textile entrepreneurs, MSMEs and other value-chain stakeholders.
Reviewing ITADC performance for the first quarter of FY 2026-27, the Minister appreciated the significant expansion in their activities.
During the quarter, the centres trained over 1,170 trainees, reached nearly 1,770 textile units through outreach programmes, facilitated institutional credit, strengthened e-commerce linkages, introduced product-led entrepreneurship initiatives, and promoted commercialisation of new-age fibres such as bamboo, hemp, flax, banana and pineapple.
He noted that ITADCs are steadily evolving into innovation and enterprise development centres capable of supporting textile businesses from incubation through to market expansion.
Speaking on the evolving role of ITADCs, Giriraj Singh said the centres will anchor India’s next phase of textile growth by serving as one-stop facilitation hubs for entrepreneurs and industry.
Through skill development, testing, technology support, credit facilitation, innovation and market linkages, he said, these centres will strengthen MSMEs, promote exports, generate sustainable employment and contribute significantly to building a globally competitive and self-reliant textile sector.
The Minister also inaugurated the newly developed Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Portal for ITADCs.
The portal enables real-time monitoring of institutional performance through field-level data capture, performance benchmarking, digital dashboards and structured review mechanisms — strengthening governance, transparency and service delivery across ITADCs nationwide.
The Minister directed all field offices to work in close coordination with the Textile Committee, Export Promotion Councils, Textile Research Associations, State Governments and industry associations to ensure effective implementation of government initiatives and greater outreach to textile enterprises.
Giriraj Singh also inaugurated the revamped website of the Office of the Textile Commissioner, featuring a modern, accessible and user-friendly interface with comprehensive information on schemes, services and institutional activities.
The website includes interactive maps of ITADCs and powerloom clusters, improved accessibility features, and a uniform design aligned with the Ministry of Textiles’ digital identity.
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