Ministry of Textiles The Ministry of Textiles is responsible for policy formulation, regulation, development and export promotion in respect of the entire textile sector including cotton, wool, silk, jute and other fibers, and handicrafts. However, it does not deal with non-cellulosic synthetic fibers such as nylon and polyester acrylic.The developmental activities of the Ministry are oriented towards making adequate quantity of raw material available to all sectors of the textile industry and augmenting the production of fabrics at reasonable prices from the organized and the decentralised sectors of the industry. To this end the Ministry formulates schemes and lays down guidelines for a planned and harmonious growth of various sectors of the industry. Special emphasis is given to the development of handlooms in view of its large employment potential. The Ministry monitors the techno-economic status of the industry and provides requisite policy frame - work for modernization and rehabilitation. The Ministry coordinates the activities of Textile Research Associations and lends financial support to the textile sector.
The Ministry of Textiles is headed by a Secretary who is assisted in the discharge of his duties by two officers of Additional Secretary status , five Joint Secretary status and the Development Commissioner for Handicrafts, Textile Commissioner and the Jute Commissioner.
The Principal functional divisions in the Ministry are:
* Textile Policy and Coordination Division
* Man-made Fibre Division
* Cotton Textile Industry Division
* Jute Division
* Silk Division
* Woollen and Powerloom Industry Division
* Export Promotion Division
* Economic Division
* Integrated Finance Division
* Common Service Division
URL : http://texmin.nic.in