ATUFS – Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme Essence: Push modern, efficient machinery into the textile value chain by giving a one-time, credit-linked capital subsidy (i.e., subsidy tied to eligible machinery investment financed via banks). Type: Central Sector Scheme. Aims (think 5 keywords): Ease of Doing Business, Make in India, Zero Defect–Zero Effect, exports, import substitution—with…
Background India’s textile sector is not just about large mills — it also includes millions of people engaged in handlooms, handicrafts, sericulture, and jute. These traditional sectors are labour-intensive and form the backbone of rural livelihoods. But the challenge is: workers often lack modern skills, leading to low productivity, poor wages, and limited competitiveness. To…
(Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) Background India’s textile sector is one of the oldest industries and a major source of employment. However, most units are fragmented and small, which increases logistic costs and reduces competitiveness in the global market. To overcome this, the Government of India launched the PM MITRA Parks scheme…
Background India has always been famous for cotton and natural fibres, but in the modern textile industry, MMF (Man-Made Fibres) and Technical Textiles are increasingly dominating global demand. To ensure that India does not remain behind in this changing trend, the Government launched the PLI Scheme for Textiles in 2021, covering a 10-year period (till…
Background When we hear the word textiles, we usually imagine cotton, silk, or fashionable clothes. But beyond these, there exists a special category called Technical Textiles. These are not made for beauty or comfort, but for function and performance — like bulletproof jackets, fireproof suits, airbags in cars, surgical masks, or high-altitude combat gear. Recognising…
Mission Purvodaya (a) Background The Eastern region of India—Odisha, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, and Northern Andhra Pradesh—has abundant iron ore and coal reserves. Yet, its steel potential has not been fully tapped.The Government, therefore, launched Mission Purvodaya to transform this region into an Integrated Steel Hub. (b) Aim (c) Importance of Eastern Region (d) Core…
Background and Purpose Steel is the backbone of industrial growth. But within steel, there is something called Specialty Steel—a higher-grade, value-added version of steel. 👉 The problem is: India imports a lot of specialty steel, leading to an annual foreign exchange outgo of around ₹30,000 crore. So, the government launched the PLI Scheme for Specialty…
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) 👉 Significance: Aimed at reducing rural-urban disparity in electricity access. Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) 👉 Significance: Reduced electricity bills, promoted energy efficiency, and contributed to climate goals. Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) 👉 Significance: Reduced energy bills of municipalities and improved urban lighting. ECO…
Background and Context India has achieved universal electrification—almost every household is connected to the grid. But the real problem now lies in the distribution sector (DISCOMs), which often face huge losses, poor efficiency, and financial unsustainability. High AT&C losses (Aggregate Technical and Commercial losses) and the gap between Average Cost of Supply (ACS) and Average…
Background and Context The energy sector is undergoing rapid change worldwide—shift towards renewables, green hydrogen, storage technologies, and carbon capture. For India, which has committed to achieve Net Zero by 2070, it is necessary to not only adopt but also indigenously develop these technologies. With this vision, the Government launched Mission on Advanced and High-Impact…
