PLI SCHEME FOR TEXTILES

India, Aug. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Category No. of Companies MMF Apparel 43 MMF Fabric 38 Technical Textiles 89 Total 170 Investment Rs. 8,117.64 crores Turnover Rs. 11,241 crore Employment 33,427 S.No. Target Segment HSN No 6-digit Discription / Product 1 MMF Apparel 61103010 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles, of man-made fibres, knitted 2 MMF Apparel 61103020 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and simil...


GRANTS TO STARTUPS IN TECHNICAL TEXTILES

India, Aug. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: S. No. Title of start-up project Approved cost of Project 1 Warming and Cooling High Performance Textiles 55,00,000 2 Surgical simulation models based on textile materials for training of doctors 50,00,000 3 Development and commercialization of Industrial hemp pultrusion cord & composites 66,16,500 4 Smart Fabrics of Tomorrow: Nanofibers-Infused Textiles for Energy Generation and Sensing 50,00,000 5 High-performance ...


FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HANDLOOM WEAVERS

India, Aug. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Name of the Scheme 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 BE Exp. BE Exp. BE Exp. BE Exp. National Handloom Development Programme 190.00 186.36 195.84 195.51 234.84 234.32 205.00 88.62 Raw Material Supply Scheme 160.00 159.72 172.17 172.16 219.00 218.96 200.00 63.20 (as on 30.06.2026) The Ministry of Textiles is administering following schemes for the overall development of handloom sector and welfare of han...


MISSION FOR COTTON PRODUCTIVITY

India, Aug. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. District Targets for Upscaling of technologies (Demonstration) in Karnataka (2026-27) High Density Planting System Closer Spacing Extra Long Staple (ELS) Integrated Croping Management (ICM) Area Beneficiary Area Beneficiary Area Beneficiary Area Beneficiary 1 Ballari 450 225 1000 500 50 25 200 100 2 Belagavi 50 25 0 0 0 0 200 100 3 Chamarajanagara 0 0 200 100 1000 500 100 50 4 Ch...


BHARAT TEX 2026

India, Aug. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Edition Dates & Venue(s) Overseas/International Buyers Countries Represented Bharat Tex 2024 26th - 29th February 2024; Bharat Mandapam&Yashobhoomi, New Delhi Approx. 3,000 111 Bharat Tex 2025 14th - 17th February 2025; Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi & India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida 4,335 126 Bharat Tex 2026 14th - 17th July 2026; Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi 6,090 (Including Buying Houses) 138 Bharat Tex 2026, or...


Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitates Commonwealth Games 2026 medallists in boxing, judo and para-athletics; calls on athletes to mentor the next generation

India, Aug. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: New Delhi, August 4: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya today felicitated Indian athletes who returned from the Commonwealth Games 2026 after delivering historic performances in boxing, judo and para-athletics. Congratulating the champions, Dr. Mandaviya urged them to extend their contribution to Indian sport beyond their competitive careers by mentoring and inspiring the next generation of athletes. ...


INDIAN ECONOMIC SERVICE/INDIAN STATISTICAL SERVICE EXAMINATION 2026

India, Aug. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: On the basis of the result of the written part of the Indian Economic Service/Indian Statistical Service Examination 2026 held by the UPSC from 19th June to 21st June, 2026, the candidates with the under mentioned Roll Numbers have qualified for Interview/Personality Test. The candidature of these candidates is PROVISIONAL subject to their being found eligible in all respects. The candidates would be required to produce the origina...


GI Tags: Scaling Traditional Wealth into Global Brands

India, Aug. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Geographical Indication (GI) tags have emerged as a powerful tool for protecting India's cultural heritage, while creating economic opportunities for local communities. By linking products to their place of origin, GI tags preserve traditional knowledge, prevent misuse, and enhance consumer trust. They help artisans, weavers, farmers, and producer groups secure better market recognition and gain access to premium markets. India's GI...


Status of bulk drug park in Himachal Pradesh

India, Aug. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Sl. No. Common Infrastructure Facility Approved Cost (Rs. crore) Expenditure incurred (Rs. in crore) Status 1 Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP), Solid Waste management 49.73 - Tender released. 2 Incinerator cost 18.00 - Tender under preparation 3 Cost of Collection & Landfill site 37.00 - Tender under preparation 4 Storm Water Drain Network 86.71 9.68 12% work completed 5 Common Solvent Storage System,...


Support to pharmaceutical MSME clusters in Himachal Pradesh under SPI

India, Aug. 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Under a sub-scheme namely, Assistance to Pharmaceutical Industry for Common Facilities (APICF) of the umbrella Central Sector Scheme for Strengthening of Pharmaceuticals Industry (SPI) for strengthening the existing pharmaceutical cluster's capacity for sustained growth by supporting creation of common infrastructure facilities. Under the sub-scheme, two projects viz M/s Welzo Research & Development Private Limited and M/s Himach...