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India's Textile Sector Becomes Job-Creation Powerhouse, Says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the transformation of India's textile sector into a major engine for job creation and growth. The domestic market has expanded rapidly, with per capita consumption doubling over the past decade and projected to double again by 2030. Exports have also seen a strong post-pandemic rebound, growing by about 28%. This momentum is being bolstered by government initiatives like the PLI schemes and the development of seven PM MITRA Parks, which are expected to bring massive investments and generate lakhs of jobs.

Key Points: PM Modi: Textile Sector is a Powerful Job-Creating Engine

  • Domestic market grew to ~Rs 13L cr in 5 yrs
  • Per capita textile consumption doubled since 2014-15
  • Exports rebounded 28% post-Covid
  • PM MITRA Parks to attract ~Rs 70,000 cr investment
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India's textile sector is a powerful job-creating engine of growth: PM Modi

PM Modi highlights India's textile boom, with domestic market & exports soaring, driven by PLI schemes, FTAs, and new PM MITRA Parks.

"a powerful job-creating and people-centric engine of growth - PM Modi"

New Delhi, Jan 20

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the rise of India's textile sector from a legacy industry to a powerful job-creating and people-centric engine of growth, embodying the true spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

PM Modi referred to an article written by Union Minister Giriraj Singh, which underlines the importance of the Centre's PLI schemes and new Free Trade Agreements, which are creating the next wave of employment.

India's textile resurgence is rooted in strong domestic demand and rising consumption. With a population of over 140 crore, India is one of the world's most resilient textile markets. The domestic textile market grew from about Rs 8.4 lakh crore to an estimated Rs 13 lakh crore in just five years, the minister has pointed out.

He further stated that consumption trends reinforce this momentum as per capita textile consumption has almost doubled over the past decade, from around Rs 3,000 in 2014-15 to over Rs 6,000 in 2024-25 and is projected to double again to Rs 12,000 by 2030.

Exports have mirrored this demand-led expansion. Textile and apparel exports rose from Rs 2.49 lakh crore in 2019-20, the year Covid struck, to nearly Rs 3.5 lakh crore in 2024-25, marking around 28 per cent growth in the post-Covid period. This sharp rebound underscores India's ability to scale manufacturing quickly as global demand returns and, crucially, to convert export growth into employment across the textile value chain, the Minister added.

The minister also highlighted the importance of the PM MITRA Park scheme. The Government expects investments to the tune of Rs. 18,500 crore to flow into the textiles sector under the proposals that have been received under this scheme, which aims to boost production, employment and exports.

With a view to develop integrated large-scale and modern industrial infrastructure facility for the entire value-chain of the textile industry, the Government has approved the setting up of seven PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks in greenfield and brownfield sites with an outlay of Rs. 4,445 crore for the period 2021-22 to 2027-28.

The government has finalised 7 sites, viz. Tamil Nadu (Virudhnagar), Telangana (Warangal), Gujarat (Navsari), Karnataka (Kalaburagi), Madhya Pradesh (Dhar), Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow) and Maharashtra (Amravati) for setting up PM MITRA Parks.

Once completed, it is expected that each PM MITRA Park will attract about Rs. 10,000 crore investment and generate about 3 lakh (both direct and indirect) employment opportunities.

- IANS

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Rohit P
The numbers on per capita consumption doubling are impressive. It shows our purchasing power is increasing. Hope the quality of jobs created is good too, with proper training and fair wages, not just quantity.
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Aman W
PM MITRA parks in 7 states is a visionary step. This will boost entire ecosystems - from cotton farmers to designers. My cousin in Warangal is already seeing land prices rise near the proposed site. Hoping for real, sustainable growth.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows global supply chains, India's post-Covid export rebound is remarkable. 28% growth is no small feat. Competing with Bangladesh and Vietnam is tough, but this integrated park approach could be a game-changer.
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Karthik V
Good initiative, but execution is key. We've seen schemes announced before with much fanfare that later get stuck in red tape. Hope these parks get completed on time and actually employ 3 lakh people as projected. The intent is right, though.
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Nisha Z
This is about our heritage! From handloom weavers to modern factories, textiles tell India's story. Supporting this sector means preserving crafts *and* embracing technology. Hope the parks have space for both khadi units and high-tech manufacturing.

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