India’s technical textiles sector focuses on functional and high-value textiles used in healthcare, defense, construction, agriculture, and industry. With initiatives like the National Technical Textiles Mission, PM MITRA Parks, and PLI schemes, the government is promoting R&D, innovation, domestic manufacturing, and exports. Key challenges include import dependence, skill gaps, and limited awareness, while the way forward emphasizes technology adoption, infrastructure development, policy support, and sustainability.
Click to View MoreIndian textile industry faces challenges like outdated technology, fragmentation, and global competition. Government initiatives like the PM MITRA scheme for infrastructure and the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme aim to address these issues. A key strategy for the future involves embracing technical textiles and sustainable practices to boost competitiveness and exports, leveraging India's rich heritage in the sector.
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