Textiles is a priority sector for both the Centre and several states. Most large incentives need a sizeable investment, but skilling, credit guarantees and state policies also help smaller units.
PM MITRA Mega Textile Parks
- What it offers
- Seven integrated textile parks with plug-and-play infrastructure, with a scheme outlay of ₹4,445 crore for 2021-22 to 2027-28. Sites: Virudhnagar (TN), Warangal (Telangana), Navsari (Gujarat), Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Dhar (MP), Lucknow (UP) and Amravati (Maharashtra).
- Who it is for
- Textile and apparel units that want to set up in one of the seven parks. Contact the state SPV for the park.
- Official source
- PIB, 11 Aug 2026
PLI Scheme for Textiles
Status: New applications were accepted until 31 Mar 2026. Check the Ministry of Textiles for any new window.
- What it offers
- Production-linked incentives for MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textiles. Approved outlay ₹10,683 crore; the scheme runs up to FY 2029-30. An October 2025 amendment added 17 products and made it easier for mid-size firms to qualify.
- Who it is for
- Manufacturers of MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and technical textiles able to meet the investment and turnover thresholds.
- Official source
- PIB · PIB, 10 Feb 2026
Samarth (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector)
Status: The extension ran to March 2026. Budget 2026-27 announced Samarth 2.0, aiming to skill 15 lakh people over five years. Check for its launch.
- What it offers
- Demand-driven, placement-oriented skilling covering the textile value chain (except spinning and weaving), including upskilling for apparel workers and traditional sectors such as handloom, handicraft, silk and jute. Extended to March 2026 with ₹495 crore.
- Who it is for
- Textile units that need trained workers, and people looking for textile jobs. Industry can partner as training providers.
- Official source
- PIB, 16 Oct 2024 · PIB on Samarth 2.0
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)
Status: PIB said the mission was extended until 31 Mar 2026. Confirm current status with the Ministry of Textiles.
- What it offers
- A ₹1,480 crore mission for research, market development, education and export promotion in technical textiles.
- Who it is for
- Technical textile manufacturers, researchers and institutions.
- Official source
- PIB
Maharashtra Integrated and Sustainable Textile Policy 2023-28
Status: Rates depend on zone and the capital subsidy guidelines. Read the GR before you plan.
- What it offers
- State capital subsidy for textile projects: the policy brochure lists capital subsidy of 45% for MSMEs and 40% for large firms, an extra 5% for SC/ST, minority, ex-servicemen and women-run private units, and support for ETPs, ZLD, solar and recycling projects.
- Who it is for
- Textile units investing in Maharashtra.
- Official source
- Policy brochure, Govt of Maharashtra · Textiles Department GR
CGTMSE collateral-free loans
Running (check the source for current terms)
- What it offers
- Guarantee cover for bank loans to micro and small enterprises without collateral, with the ceiling raised to ₹10 crore from 1 Apr 2025.
- Who it is for
- Micro and small textile and garment units borrowing from a member lender.
- Official source
- PIB
Last checked 11 Oct 2026 against the official sources linked for each scheme. If a scheme has closed or changed, tell us on Facebook.
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