The Government of India has approved the Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up (Tex-RAMPS) Scheme, to Strengthen Research, Innovation and Competitiveness in Textiles Sector.

The scheme, with a total outlay of ₹305 crore for the period FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31, is co-terminus with the upcoming Finance Commission cycle and will be implemented as a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Ministry of Textiles.

Announcing the scheme, the Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh said that the Tex-RAMPS scheme brings together research, data, and innovation to empower India’s textile sector and position the nation as a global leader in sustainability, technology, and competitiveness

Aimed at future-proofing India’s textiles and apparel (T&A) ecosystem, Tex-RAMPS is designed to address critical gaps in research, data systems, innovation support and capacity development.

Key Components of Tex-RAMPS

1. Research & Innovation
Promotion of advanced research in smart textiles, sustainability, process efficiency, and emerging technologies to boost India’s innovation capacity.

2. Data, Analytics & Diagnostics
Creation of robust data systems including employment assessments, supply chain mapping, and the India-Size study to facilitate evidence-based policymaking.

3. Integrated Textiles Statistical System (ITSS)
A real-time, integrated data and analytics platform to support structured monitoring and strategic decision-making.

4. Capacity Development & Knowledge Ecosystem
Strengthening of State-level planning, dissemination of best practices, capacity building workshops, and organisation of sectoral events.

5. Start-up & Innovation Support
Support for incubators, hackathons, and academia-industry collaborations to nurture high-value textile start-ups and entrepreneurship.

Expected Outcomes

The Tex-RAMPS Scheme is expected to:

· Enhance India’s competitiveness in global markets

· Strengthen research and innovation ecosystems

· Improve data-driven policymaking

· Generate employment opportunities

· Foster deeper collaboration between States, industry, academia, and government institutions

The Tex-RAMPS Scheme marks a significant step toward building a resilient, future-ready, and globally competitive textile ecosystem for India.

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Mayusha A.M.