Textile Industry in India (1)
India is known as the second largest producer of clothing and textiles around the globe. The industry covers a wide spectrum of industries, such as silk, cotton wool, synthetic fibers, jute handlooms, and ready-made garments. Additionally, it includes growing industries such as the technical fabrics as well as eco-friendly textiles.
The sector provides direct employment to approximately 45 million individuals and also supports many others indirectly and makes it the second largest employer in the world, behind agriculture.. It is also a contributor significantly to the country's foreign earnings from exchange accounting for approximately 12percent of the all exports.
India is home to an robust base of raw materials with a strong base of cotton and jute. The country is renowned for its numerous traditional textiles including the luxurious textiles made of Varanasi to the intricately woven khadi and intricate embroidery designs.
The Indian government is supporting the industry through a variety of programs like PM MITRA textile parks, Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes along with Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) to boost efficiency, sustainability, and global competitiveness.
With an increasing emphasis on sustainability, innovation and the digitalization of society and sustainability, the Indian manufacturing of clothing is set to see significant growth. It is aiming to grow to 350 billion dollars by the year 2030 and bolster its status as a world leading textile manufacturer.
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