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Tex-RAMPS Scheme

The Ministry of Textiles has signed MoUs with 15 states for the Tex‑RAMPS (Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start‑up) scheme, a centrally funded initiative aimed at strengthening textile data systems and fostering evidence‑based planning. The scheme, running from FY 2025‑26 to FY 2030‑31, provides financial assistance to states and districts to bridge data gaps and support the goal of a USD 350 billion textile industry.

2026-01-14

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Tex‑RAMPS Scheme – Overview

Full Form: Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start‑up (Tex‑RAMPS)
Announced: During the National Textile Ministers' Conference, Guwahati, 14 Jan 2026
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
Nature: Central Sector Scheme (fully funded by the Centre)
Duration: FY 2025‑26 to FY 2030‑31 (aligned with the 16th Finance Commission cycle)

Key Facts & Data Points

States/UTs Covered: 15 (MoUs signed)
Financial Assistance:
State/UT: ₹12 lakh per year per State/UT
District: ₹1 lakh per year per district, linked to district action plans
Target Sub‑sectors: Handlooms, Handicrafts, Apparel, Technical Textiles
Core Components:

Research & Innovation
Data, Analytics & Diagnostics
Integrated Textiles Statistical System (ITSS)
Capacity Development
Start‑up & Innovation Support

Background & Context

The Indian textile sector contributes ~2% to GDP and employs ~45 million people.
Despite its size, the sector suffers from fragmented data, hindering policy formulation and investment decisions.
The 16th Finance Commission emphasizes cooperative federalism and data‑driven planning for sectoral growth.

Significance for India / Governance / Policy

Improved Data Quality: Enhances coverage, timeliness, and credibility of textile statistics, enabling better planning.
Evidence‑Based Decision‑Making: Supports state‑level policy formulation, resource allocation, and monitoring of schemes like PM Garib Kalyan for textile workers.
Boost to Innovation & Start‑ups: By providing a data‑rich ecosystem, it encourages MSME and start‑up participation in high‑value technical textiles.
Economic Goal: Aligns with the target of a USD 350 billion textile industry by 2030, contributing to Make in India and Export Promotion.

Related Constitutional / Legal Provisions

Article 246 – Division of powers between Centre and States; central sector schemes are within Union List.
Finance Commission (16th) – Provides guidelines for fiscal transfers and cooperative federalism, under which Tex‑RAMPS is funded.
National Policy for MSMEs (2022) – Encourages data‑driven support for MSME growth; Tex‑RAMPS complements this.

Expected Outcomes

Strengthened Cooperative Federalism through joint data initiatives.
Bridging Critical Data Gaps across handloom, handicraft, apparel, and technical textiles.
Evidence‑Based Planning leading to efficient allocation of resources and accelerated sectoral growth.
Enhanced Global Competitiveness of Indian textiles, moving up the value chain.