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Fibre2Fashion
2 days ago
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
India reopens PLI scheme for textiles amid US tariff impact
As the Indian textile and apparel industry faces a challenging scenario following the imposition of a 50 per cent tariff by the US administration, the Indian government has decided to invite fresh applications under the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme. Although the scheme will provide support to the textile industry to compete in the US market, the garment sector may see little benefit from the announcement, as cotton garment manufacturing is not included in the scheme. The Union Ministry of Textiles announced on Friday that it will reopen the PLI scheme for the textiles sector. In a statement, the ministry said that in view of requests from industry stakeholders, it has decided to reopen the PLI scheme portal for inviting fresh applications from interested companies for MMF apparel, MMF fabrics, and products of technical textiles. The application portal will remain open until August 31 this year. Indian government will reopen applications for the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles, focusing on MMF apparel, fabrics, and technical textiles, amid US-imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian imports. Cotton garments remain excluded. Applications are open until August 31. The scheme has seen limited uptake, with 64 companies committing ₹6,000 crore (~$685 million). The announcement comes at a time when the US has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian imports. Labour-intensive sectors such as textiles are expected to be among the worst hit. According to the ministry's statement, all terms and conditions notified earlier through the respective scheme guidelines will continue to apply for the fresh applications. The ministry urged all interested companies to take advantage of this opportunity and submit their applications within the specified period. The Centre approved the PLI scheme for textiles in September 2021, with a budgetary outlay of ₹10,683 crore (~$1,220 million) for a five-year period to boost the production of man-made fibre (MMF) apparel and fabrics, among other segments. So far, the government has approved 80 applicants under the scheme. In the current fiscal, it aims to disburse ₹500 crore (~$57.09 million) as incentives under the PLI scheme. The response to the scheme has been lukewarm, with only 64 companies committing investments of ₹6,000 crore (~$685 million). However, several investors did not proceed due to various issues. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KUL)
The Hindu
06-08-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Meet the young Telangana weaver keeping the Teliya Rumal tradition alive
Guda Pavan, a young weaver from Puttapaka village, is being honoured with the Sant Kabir National Award for his naturally dyed double ikat experiment on a sari History is quietly repeating itself in the Guda household of Puttapaka, a village in Telangana's Nalgonda district, known for its weaving traditions. In 2010, master weaver Guda Sreenu was awarded the prestigious National Handloom Award (by the Union Ministry of Textiles) for his craftsmanship in Teliya Rumal — a labour-intensive double ikat weave known for its geometric elegance and use of natural dyes. Now, 15 years on, it is his son Guda Pavan who is preparing to receive national recognition of his own. Pavan has been named the recipient of the Sant Kabir National Handloom Award (Young Weaver category) — one of the highest honours in the Indian handloom sector. He will receive the award from President Droupadi Murmu for weaving a silk sari in the traditional Teliya Rumal style. Double ikat in silk 'I wanted to push the boundaries,' says Pavan, speaking just days before travelling from Puttapaka to Delhi. 'Single ikat is usually done on cotton, but I decided to try double ikat in silk using only natural dyes, it's far more complex.' Silk, unlike cotton, does not absorb natural colours easily and tends to fade with washing. After attending a four-day workshop at Crafts Council of Telangana (CCT) Spaces in Hyderabad in 2024, Pavan began experimenting at home. 'The toughest part is maintaining consistency,' he says, referring to the precise marking-threading and tye-dye process, where warp and weft threads are dyed separately to form a perfect pattern. It took him six months to complete just four saris. Using natural colours Pavan learned the eco-conscious approach by watching his father using natural dyes like marigold petals, pomegranate rind, madder roots, indigo leaves, and even jaggery fermented with iron scrap and bark extracts to create hues of yellow, red, black, and blue. Drawing from the traditional Teliya Rumal motifs — ratham (chariot), muggu (rangoli), yagnam peeta (sacred platform), and kaya (fruit) — he tweaked the designs just enough to blend heritage with a modern aesthetic. This is Pavan's second trip to Delhi this year. In March, he and his father represented Telangana at Vividhita Ka Amrit Mahotsav, where they gave a live weaving demo attended by President Droupadi Murmu. Now, he's returning with his parents and sister, Guda Shubhadayanki, for the award ceremony. 'An award brings responsibility,' he says. 'With so many synthetic dyes flooding the market, it's not easy to protect your craft's authenticity. But when you do, the reward is worth it.'
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Madhya Pradesh gets approval for Rs 2,100 crore PM MITRA textile park project
Madhya Pradesh has received formal approval for the ₹2,100 crore PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park project. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Pakistan suspends Simla pact: What it means & who's affected What is India's defence muscle if it ever has to attack? Can Pakistan afford a full-scale war with India? The project has been sanctioned by the Union Ministry of Textiles and will be the first integrated textile park of its kind in India, CM Mohan Yadav said on Friday. According to CM Yadav, the project would significantly enhance the state's industrial landscape and bolster India's textile sector on the global stage. The park, spanning 2,100 acres, is expected to attract significant investment and create a large number of employment opportunities in Madhya Pradesh. The PM MITRA Park will feature several modern facilities, including a 20 MLD Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) plant, a solar-powered energy facility, and plug-and-play Built-To-Suit (BTS) units. Live Events Additionally, residential complexes will be built for workers, ensuring comprehensive infrastructure for the project's workforce. Construction activities for the park are expected to be completed within 14 months. Yadav also announced that applications for land allocation at the park would be invited soon. He noted that investment proposals worth ₹10,000 crore had already been received, indicating strong interest from the industrial sector. "The park will energise the Indian textile industry from Madhya Pradesh and provide employment to lakhs, significantly strengthening the state's economy," Yadav said. The PM MITRA Park will be located in Bhainsola village, Badnawar tehsil, in Dhar district. The location is strategically situated, approximately 110 km from Indore, 85 km from the Pithampur industrial cluster, and 50 km from the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway via Ratlam. The nearest port, Hazira, is 452 km away.
