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Source: The post is based on the article “National Technical Textiles Mission: India targets $40-bn in technical textiles” published in “The Hindu” on 18th November 2023
Why in the News?
According to the Ministry of Textiles’ Joint Secretary, India’s market for technical textiles could grow from the current $23 billion to $40 billion by 2030.
What are Technical Textiles?
Technical textiles are defined as textile materials and products used primarily for their technical performance and functional properties rather than their aesthetic or decorative characteristics.
What is the National Technical Textiles Mission?
| Specifications | Details |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Textiles |
| Aim | To position the country as a global leader in Technical Textiles |
| Duration | 2020-21 till 2026 |
| Components | 1) Research, development and innovation of technical textiles. 2) Promotion and development of the market for technical textiles. 3) Export promotion of technical textiles. 4) Education, training and skill development. |
| Implementation | 1) Mission Steering Group: It is chaired by the Union Minister of Textiles. It is empowered to approve all financial norms in respect of all schemes, components and programmes of the mission. It will also approve all scientific and technological research projects under the mission. |
| 2) Empowered Programme Committee: It is chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Textiles. It will approve all projects (except research projects) within the financial limit of each programme as approved by the Mission Steering Group. | |
| 3) Committee on Technical Textiles on Research, Development & Innovation: It is chaired by Member (S&T), Niti Aayog. It will identify and recommend all research projects related to strategic sectors such as defence, paramilitary, security, space, and atomic energy to the Mission Steering Group for approval. |
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