Ministry of Textiles Year-End Review 2025: Strengthening India's Textile Footprint and Export Ambition
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth | SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure | SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Ministry of Textiles | Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) | Central Silk Board (CSB) | GST Council
The Ministry of Textiles has concluded 2025 with significant progress across its key missions, positioning India as a global textile powerhouse with an export value of USD 37.8 billion. The year was marked by the rapid operationalization of the PM MITRA Parks and strategic reforms in the cotton and silk sectors, and the launch of the Kasturi Cotton Bharat programme to enhance global market acceptance.
Key structural and sectoral achievements include:
PM MITRA Implementation: Infrastructure works worth ₹2,590.99 crore have commenced across seven approved sites, with the foundation stone for the Dhar Park (MP) laid in September 2025.
PLI Outcomes: The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has attracted proposed investments of ₹28,711 crore, with 30 participant companies already commencing production.
Cotton Digitization: Transparency was enhanced through the Kapas Kisan mobile app for MSP procurement, while custom duty exemptions on raw cotton (Aug-Dec 2025) stabilized input costs.
Silk Sector Growth: Raw silk production grew by 55.3% since 2013-14, reaching 41,121 MT in 2024-25, with high-quality bivoltine silk showing a massive 297% increase.
Regulatory Decriminalization: As part of the Jan Vishwas Bill 2025, the Ministry has proposed converting criminal liabilities into civil penalties under the Central Silk Board and Textile Committee Acts.
What is the “Kasturi Cotton Bharat” Programme? It is a branding and traceability initiative launched to enhance the global market acceptance of Indian cotton. Founded on the pillars of Certification, Traceability, and Branding, it uses blockchain technology and QR-coded bales to provide international buyers with verified proof of origin and quality, aligning Indian cotton with global sustainability standards.
Policy Relevance and Future Roadmap
The 2025 review underscores a strategic shift toward high-value segments like Technical Textiles and Man-Made Fibres (MMF), which now constitute over 56% of PLI applications. This diversification is critical for India’s Vision 2030 goal of reaching USD 100 billion in exports.
What is to come?
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM): Focus will remain on 168 approved R&D projects and 24 startups through March 2026.
GST Rationalization: Phased implementation of the 56th GST Council recommendations will see rates for Man-Made Fibres and Yarns reduced to 5%, correcting the inverted duty structure and easing working capital for manufacturers.
Skilling Target: The SAMARTH scheme aims to skill an additional 2 lakh persons in FY 2025-26, with a continued focus on empowering women (who currently make up 88% of trainees).
Relevant Question for Policy Stakeholders: How will the correction of the inverted duty structure through the 5% GST on Man-Made Fibres impact the competitiveness of Indian garment exporters against regional rivals like Vietnam and Bangladesh?
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