Rajasthan Sets Up Dedicated Textile Cell to Boost Exports and Industry Growth
New initiative under Textile and Apparel Policy-2025 aims to strengthen manufacturing, technology adoption and export competitiveness.
The Rajasthan government has established a dedicated state-level textile cell to strengthen the textile industry, promote exports and encourage technology adoption across the sector. The initiative forms part of the implementation of the Rajasthan Textile and Apparel Policy-2025, under which textiles have been identified as a thrust sector eligible for additional incentives through the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS).
The state aims to increase textile and apparel exports from the current ₹13,500 crore by three to four times through focused policy support and industry development initiatives.
The newly formed textile cell will facilitate textile manufacturing, support exporters and encourage the adoption of advanced technologies to improve the competitiveness of Rajasthan’s textile sector.
During 2024-25, Rajasthan recorded total exports of more than ₹97,171 crore, with textiles and related sectors contributing approximately ₹13,500 crore, representing over 13% of the state’s exports.
Rajasthan currently has more than 1,800 textile and apparel units. The state is India’s largest producer of wool and ranks fifth in cotton production, contributing around 47%. It is also internationally recognised for its traditional textiles, hand block printing and other heritage crafts.
To strengthen export competitiveness, the state has prepared textile export plans for 11 districts. The strategy covers seven champion districts—Ajmer, Bhilwara, Jaipur, Banswara, Chittorgarh, Jodhpur and Kota—along with four aspirational districts identified by the Central Government: Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Nagaur and Churu.
As part of its broader industry development plans, Rajasthan will also organise a two-day textile summit in October, bringing together textile manufacturers, exporters and industry stakeholders from India and overseas to explore investment, trade and collaboration opportunities.
