Tex-RAMPS Scheme
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The Tex-RAMPS Scheme, officially called the Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up Scheme, is a Central Sector Scheme approved by the Government of India with an outlay of ₹305 crore for the period 2025-26 to 2030-31.
Tex-RAMPS centers around five core components:
- Promotion of advanced research in smart textiles, sustainability, process efficiency, and emerging technologies.
- Development of a comprehensive data and analytics platform including employment assessments, supply chain mapping, and the India Size study for evidence-based policymaking.
- Creation of an Integrated Textiles Statistical System for real-time monitoring and strategic decision-making.
- Capacity building at the State level through training, knowledge sharing, and sectoral engagement.
- Support for startups and entrepreneurship via incubators, hackathons, and academia-industry collaboration.
Key Objectives
- Promote high-value entrepreneurship via incubators, hackathons, academia-industry collaborations, and early-stage funding for startups in technical textiles and sustainable materials.
- Position India as a global leader in textile sustainability, technology, and competitiveness while boosting employment and supply chain resilience.
- Foster deeper integration into high-value global textile chains through innovation and data-driven strategies.
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