NEW DELHI, MAR. 21
With a view to boost technical textiles sector in the country, the Government has approved the proposal for creation of National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) for a period of 4 years (2020- 21 to 2023-24) with an outlay of Rs.1480 crores.
The NTTM will
(i) focus on research and innovation and indigenous development of specialty fibres from Carbon, Nylon-66, Glass, Aramid and other high technology polymers; increase application of geotextiles, agro-textiles, medical textiles, protective textiles and other segments of technical textiles in various application areas
(ii) promote awareness amongst users, bring in large scale investments, and encourage high-end technical textiles products
(iii) enhance India’s exports of technical textiles by 2024 through focused attention on highest traded products (iv) create a robust human resources in the country, both through specialized higher education and skill development of technical manpower of the country.
The above information was given by the Union Minister of Textiles, Mrs. Smriti Zubin Irani in Rajya Sabha. Besides, in order to boost a rapid growth of the technical textile segment in the country, Mrs. Irani informed that the government has also taken following major initiatives:
With a view to derive the benefits of technical textiles in various fields of applications, currently Ninety Two (92) application areas have been identified for mandatory use across Ten Central Ministries/Departments. So far, mandatory use notifications have been issued for 68 (sixty eight) applications. Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has developed standards for 377 technical textiles products. On request from the Industry, Ministry of Textiles has included Six (6) additional courses for technical textiles in its Skill Development Programme (called Samarth).
IIT Delhi is conducting fresh baseline survey on technical textiles sector. The Ministry has issued Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order dated 23.10.2019, prescribing Minimum Local Purchase Content for Technical textiles items in 10 segments for government procurement. Further, in order to boost the technical textile sector in the country, Cabinet has approved Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme in the 10 key sectors for enhancing India’s manufacturing capabilities and enhancing exports – Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Textiles products: MMF segment and technical textiles have been included among 10 key sectors with approved financial outlay of Rs.10,683 crore over a five year period for these products. This scheme will help Indian firms to grow into global champions, the Minister said. (Source: Tecoya Trend)