Government approves Tex-RAMPS scheme for textiles research with ₹305 crore outlay
The Ministry of Textiles announced on 27 November 2025 that the Government has approved the Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up (Tex-RAMPS) Scheme with an outlay of ₹305 crore for FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31.
Summary
Tex-RAMPS is a Central Sector Scheme fully funded by the Ministry of Textiles and co-terminus with the upcoming Finance Commission cycle. It aims to fill gaps in research, data systems, innovation support and capacity development in the textiles and apparel sector. Components include research and innovation (smart textiles, sustainability), data and diagnostics (employment assessments, supply-chain mapping, the India-Size study), an Integrated Textiles Statistical System (ITSS) and capacity development for State-level planning. It was announced by Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh.
Key facts
- Full form
- Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up
- Outlay
- ₹305 crore
- Period
- FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31
- Type
- Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by Ministry of Textiles
- Data platform
- Integrated Textiles Statistical System (ITSS)
- Study
- India-Size study
- Minister
- Giriraj Singh (Textiles)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What is the total outlay of the Tex-RAMPS Scheme approved for the textiles sector in November 2025?
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Correct answer: B — ₹305 crore
Tex-RAMPS has a total outlay of ₹305 crore for FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31.
In the name of the Tex-RAMPS scheme, what does the letter 'R' stand for?
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Correct answer: D — Research
Tex-RAMPS = Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up.
Consider the following statements about the Tex-RAMPS Scheme: 1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme with cost sharing between the Centre and States. 2. It includes an Integrated Textiles Statistical System (ITSS) for real-time data and analytics. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Statement 1 is wrong: Tex-RAMPS is a Central Sector Scheme fully funded by the Ministry of Textiles. Statement 2 is correct.