The textile and apparel industry has been one of the key pillars of the Indian economy for many decades. With a large production base, diverse raw materials and skilled workforce, India's textile sector caters to both domestic as well as international markets. 

The textile and apparel industry contributes around 2% to India's GDP and employs over 45 million people. The industry has a large production base of fiber, yarn, fabrics and apparel. India produces about 25% of global cotton and is the third largest producer of cellulosic fiber globally. It is also one of the largest producers of silk, jute, coir and handloom products. India's apparel exports stood at USD 16.5 billion in 2021 and are expected to touch USD100 billion by 2025-26. The domestic market is expected to be worth $102 billion by 2025. Thus, the sector offers significant opportunities for growth and employment generation in India.

The Government of India has implemented several policies and schemes to support the growth of the textile and apparel sector such as the Technology Up-gradation Fund Scheme (TUFS), Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP), Amended Technology Up-gradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) etc. The latest initiative is the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme which aims to boost manufacturing and exports.

Other supportive measures include removal of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on certain inputs, lowering of import duties on cotton and man-made fibers and launch of mega textile parks. The recently announced China+1 strategy by major brands will provide opportunities for made-ups and garment exports from India. If implemented well, these initiatives have potential to significantly enhance scale, competitiveness and exports from the textile industry in the coming years.

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