Article Title: 5 years of National Technical Textiles Mission
01-04-2025
Science & Technology Prelims Plus
Context
TheNational Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), launched in2020by theMinistry of Textiles,aims to position India as aglobal leader in technical textilesby2025-26hascompleted 5 years.
Technical Textiles:Technical textilesarefunctional fabricsmade fromnatural and synthetic fibers, used across industries likedefense, healthcare, infrastructure, automotive, medicine etc.
Examples:Mosquito nets, seat belts, helmets, fireproof jackets, and sanitary napkins
National Technical Textiles Mission
NTTM:Launched for a period from2020-21 to 2025-26,themissionfocuses on promoting research, market growth, exports, and skill developmentin key sectors likeagriculture, healthcare, and infrastructure in technical textiles
Key Components: Supporting R&D for new materials, promoting market adoption, strengthening exports, and training 50,000 individuals through skill development programs
Other Schemes Related to the Textile Sector:
Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS),
Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP),
PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park Scheme:Launchedto create integrated textile parks underPPP modeviaSPVs, with facilities like processing units and design centres
Inspired by the5F vision (Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign), it aims to boost competitiveness, cut logistics costs, and generate jobs in the textile sector
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