A consultation meeting with Western Zone states on key textile initiatives announced in the Union Budget 2026–27 was held in Mumbai under the chairpersonship of Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles. Senior officials attending the meeting included Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary,
Launched in 2021, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles has emerged as a transformative initiative, propelling India’s textile industry toward global competitiveness. Operational from 24th September 2021 to 31st March 2030, the scheme offers financial incentives over five years to bolster manufacturing in Manmade Fibre (MMF) apparel, fabrics, and














