With reference to the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), consider the following statements: 1. It aims to position India as a global leader in technical textiles and boost domestic production and usage. 2. Technical textiles are textiles designed for aesthetic appeal and use in the fashion industry. 3. Ministry of Textiles is responsible for implementing the Mission. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), consider the following statements:
1.It aims to position India as a global leader in technical textiles and boost domestic production and usage.
2.Technical textiles are textiles designed for aesthetic appeal and use in the fashion industry.
3.Ministry of Textiles is responsible for implementing the Mission.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanations –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) aims to make India a global leader in technical textiles by increasing domestic production, promoting exports, and enhancing the use of technical textiles across industries. The Ministry of Textiles is the nodal agency responsible for implementing the National Technical Textiles Mission.

Statement 2 is incorrect. Technical textiles are not designed for aesthetic purposes or fashion but are engineered for functional and technical applications, such as in agriculture, healthcare, infrastructure, defense, and transportation.

Source: The Hindu

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