MSME participation in the PLI Scheme for traditional textiles boosts manufacturing, supports artisans, and enhances competitiveness in India’s heritage textile sector.
The Production Linked Incentives (PLI) Scheme for textiles was launched in September, 2021 to boost the production of MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textiles in the country. As of now, a total of 91 companies have been approved under the PLI Scheme, including 36 MSMEs. As on 30.09.2025, companies under PLI Scheme have exported goods worth Rs.733 crore and have achieved total turnover of Rs.7,290 crore.
Further, to enhance MSME participation, Ministry has amended the scheme by reducing the investment requirement for new applicants from Rs.300 crore to Rs.150 crore (Part-1) and Rs.100 crore to Rs.50 crore (Part-2). The minimum incremental turnover criteria has been reduced from 25% to 10% and the product basket has been expanded to include more man-made fiber (MMF) apparel, fabrics, and technical textiles. The requirement of setting up a new company for availing the benefit of the Scheme has also been removed.
Additionally, the Ministry is implementing the Samarth Scheme for Capacity Building in the Textiles Sector, under which 5.35 lakh beneficiaries have been trained and 4.20 lakh placed as of 01.12.2025.
With the objective of promoting the textile trade nationally and internationally, Ministry is facilitating Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) including traditional products focused EPCs such as Handloom Export Promotion Council (HHEC), Carpet Export Promotion Council (CEPC), Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), etc., and Industry Associations for participation in trade fairs/expos.
In addition, a Global Mega Textile Event, namely, Bharat TEX is facilitated by the Ministry to expand the strength of the Indian textiles value chain, highlighting the latest progress/innovations in textile & fashion Industry and positioning India as the most preferred destination for sourcing and investment in textile sector.
News Courtesy : Press Information Bureau