The reports noted that the move seeks to ensure shoppers are not misled about fibre compositions or origin claims. India is looking to match global practices, support better recycling. Reports added that in developed countries, disclosure and display of country of origin, fibre composition and many more details.
In an earlier development, Central 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 financial year 2026 (FY25-26) to FY 2030-31, is co-terminus with the upcoming finance commission cycle and will be implemented as a central sector scheme. It is fully funded by the ministry of textiles.
The 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. Aimed at future-proofing India’s textiles and apparel (T&A) ecosystem, Tex-Ramps is designed to address critical gaps in research, data systems, innovation support and capacity development.
The reports pointed out that India produced about USD 175.7 billion of textile and apparel in 2024. The move is likely to help demarcate cheap imported products from the ones locally produced, as highlighted by the reports.
