What happened (government schemes and reported progress in Uttar Pradesh and Bhadohi)
The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, reported implementation of multiple textile schemes aimed at boosting manufacturing competitiveness and strengthening handloom and handicraft livelihoods in different regions, including Bhadohi in Uttar Pradesh.
Major schemes highlighted for India’s textile sector
The Ministry listed five broad areas of support: Production Linked Incentive for man-made fibre (MMF) textiles, a mission for national technical textiles, skilling through SAMARTH, and handloom and handicraft development through dedicated programmes and raw material/market support.
Handloom and related support in Uttar Pradesh (2014-15 to 2025-26)
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