The government has approved the Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up (Tex-RAMPS) Scheme, to strengthen research, innovation and competitiveness in textiles sector.

The scheme, with a total outlay of Rs 305 crore for the period FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31, is co-terminus with the upcoming Finance Commission cycle and will be implemented as a Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Ministry of Textiles. Aimed at future-proofing India's textiles and apparel ecosystem, Tex-RAMPS is designed to address critical gaps in research, data systems, innovation support and capacity development. The Tex-RAMPS Scheme marks a significant step toward building a resilient, future-ready, and globally competitive textile ecosystem for India.

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh said that the Tex-RAMPS scheme brings together research, data, and innovation to empower India’s textile sector and position the nation as a global leader in sustainability, technology, and competitiveness.