In a written response to a Rajya Sabha question, Pabitra Margherita, the Minister of State (MoS) for Textiles, stated that the Government has begun implementing the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles on a pan-India basis.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Textiles, the MoS said that the PLI plan is meant to encourage the manufacture of MMF fabrics, MMF apparel, and technical textile goods in order to reach size and scale and become competitive.
About 22 per cent of the budget is allocated to the PLI Scheme for Textiles, according to the Ministry’s Budget Estimate 2025–2026.
Twenty-four of the 74 applications chosen under the program are MSMEs. The MoS further stated that a projected turnover of US $ 25.32 billion (Rs. 2,16,760 crore), including exports, is anticipated during the scheme duration.
Furthermore, by embracing the zero-rated export principle, the Government is enhancing competitiveness through the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) plan for apparel, garments, and made-ups, he noted.
Additionally, Remissions of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) covers textiles and other products that are not covered by the RoSCTL scheme.
Under the Department of Commerce’s Market Access Initiative Scheme, the Government funds a number of Export Promotion Councils and Trade Bodies to organise and take part in national and international trade shows, exhibits, buyer-seller meetings, and other events.
The Budget announced an outlay of US $ 616 million (Rs. 5272 crore) (Budget Estimates) for the Ministry of Textiles for 2025-26. This represents a 19 per cent increase above the 2024–25 budget estimates of US $ 516 million (Rs. 4417.03 crore).
