“SAMARTH” (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textiles Sector) extended by the government till March 2026.
SAMARTH is a demand-driven and employment-oriented mass skilling programme of the Ministry of Textiles.
SAMARTH scheme has been extended for another two years (FY 2024-25 and 2025-26) with a budget of Rs 495 crore to train 3 lakh people in textile-related skills.
The objective of the scheme is to encourage and support the industry in employment generation in the organised textile and related sectors.
It covers the entire value chain of textiles except spinning and weaving.
Training programs and curriculum have been rationalised to meet emerging technology and market needs.
The scheme is implemented through Implementation Partners (IPs).
This includes textile industries and industry associations, Central and State Government agencies, and sectoral organisations of the Ministry of Textiles such as DC & Handlooms, DC & Handicrafts, the Central Wool Development Board, and the Central Silk Board.
Under the Samarth Scheme, the Ministry has trained 3.27 lakh candidates through implementing partners.
Out of this, 2.6 lakh (79.5%) have got employment.
Employment of women has been emphasized, and 2.89 lakh (88.3%) women have been trained so far.
