The Government of India has announced an ambitious
target to achieve USD 10 billion in technical textiles
exports under its National Technical Textiles Mission, according
to Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita’s
statement in the Rajya Sabha.
The initiative, launched in 2020-21 and recently extended
through 2025-26, represents a strategic effort to establish
India as a global leader in this specialised sector.
The mission, supported by a substantial financial outlay of
Rs 1,480 crore, aims to significantly expand India’s current
technical textile exports, which presently range between
USD 2 billion and USD 3 billion.
Technical textiles, distinguished by their specialised
applications in high-end industries, serve as advanced
alternatives to traditional materials across various sectors
including infrastructure, healthcare, and industrial
applications.The government has structured the mission
around four key components, with research, innovation,
and development receiving the largest allocation of Rs
1,000 crore. Additional focus areas include promotion and
market development (Rs 50 crore), export promotion (Rs 10
crore), and education, training, and skill development (Rs
400 crore). This comprehensive approach emphasises
indigenous development of
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