The government is set to broaden the scope of its Rs 10,683 crore Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles, with plans to include a wider range of products across man-made fibre (MMF) apparel, fabrics and technical textiles.

Announcing the move, Giriraj Singh said the expansion is aimed at strengthening the sector by attracting fresh investments, improving ease of doing business and accelerating overall industry growth. The initiative is also expected to support job creation and reinforce India’s position in the global textile market.

The minister indicated that additional product categories will be brought under the scheme to extend financial incentives to a broader segment of manufacturers. This step reflects the government’s continued push to promote value-added segments such as MMF and technical textiles, which have gained increasing importance in recent years.

Highlighting the shift in policy focus, Singh noted that technical textiles, which previously received limited attention, are now a key priority under the leadership of Narendra Modi. The expanded PLI framework is expected to further accelerate development in this segment.

Separately, during an interaction with representatives from the footwear industry, the minister acknowledged concerns related to raw material availability and quality. He assured that these issues have been taken into consideration.

He also pointed to rising domestic consumption trends in the footwear sector, noting that per capita usage in India is steadily increasing alongside improvements in purchasing power. This, he suggested, signals growing consumer demand and potential for further expansion in related manufacturing industries.