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ITADCs To Become One-Stop Growth Hubs For Textile MSMEs: Giriraj Singh

• By  Textile Excellence
• July 28, 2026

The Centre has unveiled a major overhaul of its MSME support system for the textile industry.

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh has announced that the Integrated Textile and Apparel Development Centres (ITADCs) will be transformed into one-stop growth hubs, bringing technology, testing, skill development, credit, export support and market linkages under one roof.

The move marks a significant shift from the traditional role of the former Powerloom Service Centres. Instead of offering standalone technical services, the revamped ITADCs will now support textile entrepreneurs through every stage of business - from product development and technology adoption to financing, market access and exports.

The decision was announced during a high-level review meeting on July 9, where the Minister reviewed the Ministry's strategy to accelerate technology upgradation, strengthen institutions and improve the competitiveness of India's textile sector.

The transformation is already underway.

During the first quarter of FY 2026-27, ITADCs trained more than 1,170 people, reached nearly 1,770 textile units, facilitated institutional credit, strengthened e-commerce linkages and promoted entrepreneurship across the sector. The centres are also driving the commercialisation of emerging fibres such as bamboo, hemp, flax, banana and pineapple, signalling a wider push towards value-added and sustainable textiles.

ATUFS triggers ₹53,121 crore investment

The review also highlighted the growing impact of the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS).

According to an independent impact assessment, the scheme has supported 10,061 textile units through ₹2,776 crore in capital subsidy, unlocking more than ₹53,121 crore in fresh industry investment.

The scheme has financed the installation of nearly 6.7 lakh modern textile machines and created around 3.6 lakh direct jobs, underlining its role in modernising India's manufacturing base.

The numbers tell an even bigger story. Every ₹1 crore of government subsidy has attracted nearly ₹19 crore of private investment while generating around 130 direct jobs. Nearly 46% of the subsidy flowed to the weaving sector, while composite textile units accounted for almost 1.7 lakh jobs, the highest among all segments.

Digital monitoring gets an upgrade

To improve execution, the Minister launched a revamped Office of the Textile Commissioner website with interactive maps of ITADCs and powerloom clusters, easier access to government schemes and improved digital services.

He also unveiled a new Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Portal, enabling real-time monitoring of ITADCs through field-level data capture, digital dashboards and performance benchmarking.

Calling ITADCs the drivers of India's next phase of textile growth, Giriraj Singh said the centres will play a pivotal role in strengthening MSMEs, expanding exports, generating employment and building a globally competitive, self-reliant textile industry.

Textile Secretary Neelam Shami Rao called for closer coordination between field offices, Export Promotion Councils, Textile Research Associations, the Textile Committee, state governments and industry bodies to ensure government schemes reach more textile enterprises.

With a revamped institutional framework, stronger digital monitoring and continued investment in technology upgradation, the Ministry is signalling a clear message: the focus is now shifting from running schemes to delivering measurable growth for India's textile MSMEs.

Textile Secretary Neelam Shami Rao called for closer coordination between field offices, Export Promotion Councils, Textile Research Associations, the Textile Committee, state governments and industry bodies to ensure government schemes reach more textile enterprises. With a revamped institutional framework, stronger digital monitoring and continued investment in technology upgradation, the Ministry is signalling a clear message: the focus is now shifting from running schemes to delivering measurable growth for India's textile MSMEs.