India Legislation Landscape
This document provides a comprehensive analysis of the legislative and policy framework governing India’s textile and fashion industries. It details key national and state-level policies, industrial regulations, environmental sustainability initiatives, export promotion schemes, and social impact measures. The document highlights mandatory and non-mandatory policies, offering insights into compliance requirements and opportunities for innovation within the sector.
Introduction
The report examines India’s textile and apparel legislation, outlining key policies, industrial schemes, and sustainability initiatives that influence the sector. It covers technology upgradation, worker empowerment, trade agreements, circular economy practices, and textile parks. The document also explores the timeline of legislative changes and highlights government incentives aimed at boosting exports, promoting domestic manufacturing, and fostering sustainable industry practices.
Key terms:
- Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS)
- Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme
- Mega Investment Textile Parks (MITRA)
- Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS)
- Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs)
- Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) System
- Silk Samagra, Jute ICARE, and Integrated Wool Development Programme
- National Fibre Policy & National Technical Textile Mission
- UK-India Enhanced Trade Partnership & India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Timeline of Key Policies
3. Overarching Legislation
4. National & State Textile Policies
- Maharashtra Industrial Policy
- Gujarat Industrial Policy
- Tamil Nadu Industrial Policy
- Karnataka Textile and Garment Policy
- Andhra Pradesh Textile, Apparel and Garments Policy
- Telangana Textile and Apparel Policy
5. Textile Parks & Industrial Clusters
- Mega Investment Textile Parks (MITRA)
- Scheme for Integrated Textile Park (SITP)
- State-wise overview of textile parks
6. Raw Materials & Fibre Initiatives
- Silk Samagra, Jute ICARE, and Integrated Wool Development Programme
- Sub-Mission on Agroforestry & National Technical Textile Mission
- Kasturi Cotton India & Minimum Support Price Policy
- Legal Status of Hemp Cultivation in India
7. Wet & Dry Processing Regulations
- Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS)
- Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs)
- Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) Policy in Tirupur
- Reuse of Treated Wastewater Policy (Gujarat)
8. Technology Upgradation & Innovation
- Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS)
- Sustainable Adoption of Efficient Textile Technologies (SAATHI)
- PowerTex India & Digital Innovation in Textiles
9. Worker Empowerment & Social Impact
- Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector (SAMARTH)
- Industrial Housing & Skill Development Programmes
- Weavers Mudra Scheme & Handicraft Development Initiatives
10. Trade Agreements & Export Promotion
- UK-India Enhanced Trade Partnership
- Global Innovation Partnership (GIP)
- India-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
- Market Access Initiative (MAI) Scheme
- Interest Equalisation Scheme & Export Incentives
