Budget 2026 Integrated Textile Programme: Modernizing India's Textile Manufacturing and Boosting Exports

Budget 2026-27 introduces comprehensive Integrated Textile Programme addressing entire textile value chain from fiber production to finished garments and technical textiles. The programme supports infrastructure modernization including state-of-the-art weaving, processing, dyeing and finishing facilities meeting environmental standards. Focus on technology adoption including automation in spinning and weaving, digital printing technologies, smart textiles, sustainable production processes, and effluent treatment systems. Skill development initiatives include training centers for specialized textile skills, design studios for apparel and home furnishings, and quality control laboratories. The programme promotes man-made fiber and blended fabric manufacturing, technical textiles for automotive, medical, agriculture and construction applications, and sustainable textiles using organic cotton, recycled polyester, and eco-friendly dyes. Export promotion measures include participation in international textile fairs, buyer-seller meets, brand development support, and compliance with international sustainability standards. Special focus on handloom and handicraft sectors preserving traditional textile heritage while integrating modern design and marketing. The integrated approach includes common facility centers in textile clusters, power loom modernization, Apparel Parks development, and linkages with fashion industry. These measures aim to increase India's textile exports from current levels, create millions of jobs in textile manufacturing and allied sectors, position India as sustainable textile producer, and leverage growing global demand for eco-friendly and technical textiles.