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The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has approved the Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up (Tex-RAMPS) Scheme to address long-standing gaps in research, innovation, data systems and capacity development in the textiles sector. The scheme reflects India’s intent to future-proof its Textiles and Apparel (T&A) ecosystem amid rapid technological change and global competition.

What is the Tex-RAMPS Scheme?

Tex-RAMPS is a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded and implemented by the Ministry of Textiles. It has a total outlay of ?305 crore for the period FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31, co-terminus with the upcoming Finance Commission cycle, ensuring medium-term continuity and stability in policy support.
The core objective is to enhance innovation capacity, strengthen data-driven policymaking, support start-ups, and improve global competitiveness of India’s textile sector.

Key Components of Tex-RAMPS

1. Research & Innovation: The scheme promotes advanced research in areas such as smart textiles, sustainable manufacturing, process efficiency and emerging textile technologies, aiming to move India up the value chain and reduce dependence on low-value exports.

2. Data, Analytics & Diagnostics: Tex-RAMPS envisages creation of robust sectoral data systems, including employment assessments, supply-chain mapping, and the India-Size study, to support evidence-based decisions and targeted interventions.

3. Integrated Textiles Statistical System (ITSS): A major feature is the ITSS, a real-time integrated data and analytics platform that will enable structured monitoring of the sector and informed strategic planning by government and stakeholders.

4. Capacity Development & Knowledge Ecosystem: The scheme focuses on State-level planning support, dissemination of best practices, capacity-building workshops, and organisation of sectoral knowledge events to strengthen institutional capabilities across the country.

5. Start-up & Innovation Support: Tex-RAMPS provides support to incubators, hackathons, and academia–industry collaborations, encouraging high-value textile start-ups and entrepreneurship, particularly in technical and smart textiles.

Key Features

• ?305 crore outlay (2025–31) with assured central funding
• Central Sector Scheme ensuring uniform nationwide implementation
• Strong emphasis on smart, sustainable and technology-driven textiles
• Real-time monitoring through ITSS for transparency and accountability

Significance of the Scheme

• Boosts global competitiveness of Indian textiles on quality, sustainability and technology parameters
• Strengthens the R&D ecosystem, creating a pipeline for innovation in technical and smart textiles
• Improves policymaking through high-quality, real-time data
• Generates employment and promotes collaboration among States, industry, academia and government institutions
• Aligns the textile sector with India’s broader goals of Atmanirbhar Bharat and green manufacturing