Tex-RAMPS Scheme

Why in News?

The Union Government has approved the Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning, and Start-up (Tex-RAMPS) Scheme, to strengthen India’s textiles sector.

• Aim – To strengthen India’s textiles and apparel (T&A) ecosystem, it is designed to address critical gaps in research, data systems, innovation support, and capacity development.
• Implemented as – A Central Sector Scheme, for FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31, co-terminus with the upcoming Finance Commission cycle.
• Nodal Ministry – Ministry of Textiles.
• Focus – Advanced research in areas like smart textiles, sustainability, and new technologies.
• 5 pillars of Tex-RAMPS –
  • Research & Innovation – Promote work in smart textiles, sustainability, and efficiency-driven production systems.
  • Data, Analytics & Diagnostics – Include the India Size study, employment mapping and supply chain analytics to support stronger policy frameworks.
  • Integrated Textiles Statistical System (ITSS) – Offer real time data and monitoring capabilities for informed decision making.
  • Capacity Development & Knowledge Ecosystem – It will strengthen state level planning, training and knowledge sharing.
  • Start-up & Innovation Support – Support for incubators, hackathons and academia industry collaboration to accelerate textile entrepreneurship.
• Expected Outcomes –
  • 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.

References

PIB | Government Approves Tex-RAMPS’ Scheme