Tex-RAMPS Scheme | 14 Jan 2026

Source: TH 

The Ministry of Textiles signed MoUs with 15 states for its new 'Tex-RAMPS' scheme during the National Textile Ministers' Conference in Guwahati, held on the theme “India’s Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage & Innovation.” 

Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning And Start-Up (Tex-RAMPS)’ scheme 

• About: It is aimed at improving the coverage, quality, timeliness, and credibility of textile-related statistical products and research. The scheme seeks to strengthen textile data systems across States and Union Territories to support better planning and decision-making.  
• Nature of Scheme: It will be implemented as a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Ministry of Textiles, for the period FY 2025–26 to FY 2030–31, aligned with the 16th Finance Commission cycle. 
• Scope and Coverage: It supports integrated planning across key textile sub-sectors, including handlooms, handicrafts, apparel, and technical textiles. 
• Financial Assistance: Rs 12 lakh per year as an annual grant to each State or Union Territory and Rs 1 lakh per year per district, linked to the development and implementation of district action plans. 
• Key Components: Research & Innovation, Data, Analytics & Diagnostics, Integrated Textiles Statistical System (ITSS), Capacity Development, and Start-up & Innovation Support. 
• Expected Outcomes: The MoUs strengthen cooperative federalism by improving textile data systems, bridging critical data gaps, and enabling evidence-based planning to support India’s roadmap towards a USD 350 billion textile industry.