Textile Sector
PM MITRA Parks
The Indian government recently announced the establishment of seven PM MITRA Parks in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. These parks are inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 5F vision, which aims to boost the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs
Centre approves ₹10,683 crore PLI scheme for Textile Sector
Central government has approved the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme of worth Rs 10,683 crore for the textiles sector on September 8, 2021. Key Points This PLI scheme was approved in order to boost domestic manufacturing and exports. Scheme will help in ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Samarth Scheme: 1,500 artisans benefitted by training
According to the Textiles Ministry, that more than 1,500 artisans have been benefitted by training in 63 Samarth Training Centres. Highlights Textile Ministry has adopted about 65 clusters for overall development of artisans in a timely manner. Ministry achieve this ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
MoU between India and Japan on cooperation in Textiles
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Textiles Committee, India and M/s Nissenken Quality Evaluation Centre, Japan for improving quality and testing of Indian textiles and Clothing for ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020
GoI: Rebate of State and Central Taxes Scheme in the form of Scrips
On May 1, 2020, the Government of India announced that the Rebate of State and Central Scheme arrears are to be provided in the form of scrips. It is to be provided by the Department of Revenue Communication. Highlights The ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Solar Charkha Mission
The workings of the Solar Charkha Mission was recently discussed by the Union Minister for MSME in the Lok Sabha. About the Mission The Solar Charkha Mission was launched in 2018 by the Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium ..
SAMARTH Scheme: 16 states ink MoU with Textiles Ministry
16 states out of 18 selected states have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Union Ministry of Textiles for skilling about 4 lakh workers as part of Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector (SAMARTH). 16 states that have signed ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
46th edition of world’s largest IHGF-Delhi Fair
The 46th edition of world’s largest IHGF-Delhi Fair was held at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida from October 14 to 18, 2018. It was inaugurated by Union Minister of State (MoS) for Textiles Ajay Tamta. It was organized ..