Textiles Ministry holds post-budget industry consultation on TEEM, Tex Eco
New Delhi: The Ministry of Textiles held its first post-budget National Industry Consultation in New Delhi to discuss implementation of key announcements, including the Textile Expansion and Employment (TEEM) Scheme.
Senior officials, industry leaders, financial institutions and development partners attended the meeting at Vanijya Bhawan on February 19. The session focused on operational priorities after the Union Budget 2026 and outlined measures to strengthen competitiveness, sustainability and job creation.
Officials presented a roadmap for the Textile Expansion and Employment (TEEM) Scheme, which aims to modernise weaving, processing and garmenting segments. The framework also seeks to mobilise fresh investments, support MSMEs and generate large-scale employment across the value chain. In addition, stakeholders reviewed the Tex Eco Initiative, which promotes circularity, green manufacturing and resource efficiency.
Shri Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary (Textiles), described the Budget as textile-centric and aligned with manufacturing growth. He said the integrated programme provides a coordinated framework for policy support and institutional efforts. As a result, the sector can scale production and strengthen domestic capabilities.
Textile Expansion and Employment (TEEM) Scheme gains industry backing
Secretary (Textiles) Smt. Neelam Shami Rao noted that the industry showed resilience despite global challenges. She said new Free Trade Agreements are expanding market access and improving tariff competitiveness. Therefore, the convergence of trade opportunities and budget support creates a strategic advantage for exporters.
During the interactive session, industry representatives endorsed the Textile Expansion and Employment (TEEM) Scheme and the broader integrated package. They offered suggestions such as time-bound approvals, improved MSME financing, cluster infrastructure, targeted skilling and digital monitoring systems. Participants also urged convergence with state policies and export incentives.
In his concluding remarks, Rohit Kansal reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to collaborative policymaking. He encouraged stakeholders to submit detailed written inputs for timely finalisation of implementation guidelines.
Textile Commissioner Smt. Vrunda Manohar Desai delivered the vote of thanks and reiterated the Ministry’s focus on time-bound execution. The consultation marked a structured step toward positioning India as a competitive and sustainable global textile hub.
