Government extends “Samarth” (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector) till March 2026
Samarth is a demand-driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling program of the Ministry of Textiles. Samarth Scheme has been extended for two years (FY 2024-25 and 2025-26) with a budget of Rs. 495 Crore to train 3 lakh persons in textile-related skills. In addition to entry-level skilling, the scheme also provides upskilling/reskilling programs to improve the productivity of existing workers in Apparel & Garmenting segments. Samarth also caters to the upskilling/reskilling needs of traditional textile sectors such as handloom, handicraft, silk, and jute. The scheme is implemented through Implementing Partners (IPs) comprising Textile Industry/Industry Associations, Central/State government agencies, and Sectoral Organizations of the Ministry of Textiles like DC/Handloom, DC/Handicrafts, Central Wool Development Board, and Central Silk Board. Under Samarth Scheme, the Ministry, through implementing partners, has trained 3.27 lakh candidates, of which 2.6 lakh (79.5%) have been employed. There is a strong emphasis on women's employment, and 2.89 lakh (88.3%) women have been trained so far. Details may be accessed through below given links: Samarth website: https://samarth-textiles.gov.in *** VN Samarth is a demand-driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling program of the Ministry of Textiles. Samarth Scheme has been extended for two years (FY 2024-25 and 2025-26) with a budget of Rs. 495 Crore to train 3 lakh persons in textile-related skills. In addition to entry-level skilling, the scheme also provides upskilling/reskilling programs to improve the productivity of existing workers in Apparel & Garmenting segments. Samarth also caters to the upskilling/reskilling needs of traditional textile sectors such as handloom, handicraft, silk, and jute. The scheme is implemented through Implementing Partners (IPs) comprising Textile Industry/Industry Associations, Central/State government agencies, and Sectoral Organizations of the Ministry of Textiles like DC/Handloom, DC/Handicrafts, Central Wool Development Board, and Central Silk Board. Under Samarth Scheme, the Ministry, through implementing partners, has trained 3.27 lakh candidates, of which 2.6 lakh (79.5%) have been employed. There is a strong emphasis on women's employment, and 2.89 lakh (88.3%) women have been trained so far. Details may be accessed through below given links: Samarth website: https://samarth-textiles.gov.in *** VN