Why in the News?
The Government of India approved a new scheme called Tex-RAMPS to strengthen research, data systems, innovation, and competitiveness in India’s textiles sector.
The scheme aligns with India’s push to make its textiles ecosystem future-ready, technologically advanced, and globally competitive.
What is Tex-RAMPS?
Tex-RAMPS = Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up Scheme. It is a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Ministry of Textiles.
Outlay & Duration
- Total Outlay: ₹305 crore
- Period: FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31
- Co-terminus with the upcoming Finance Commission cycle
Objectives
To future-proof India’s textiles & apparel (T&A) ecosystem by:
- Strengthening research and innovation
- Building robust data systems
- Enhancing global competitiveness
- Supporting start-ups
- Improving capacity development across the sector
| Atal Innovation Mission is set up under the (2019)
(a) Department of Science and Technology (b) Ministry of Employment (c) NITI Aayog (d) Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship |
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