2. Indian textile environment
Second largest textile fiber producer in the world.
India is the largest cotton and jute producer in the world.
Largest producer of Cotton in the world with 5,984 million kg
production in 2020-21.
Largest producer of Jute in the world with 1,710 million kg
production in 2020-21.
Second largest producer of Silk in the world with 29 million kg
production in 2019-20.
One of the major producer of Wool in the world with 48 million
kg production in 2019-20.
Second largest producer of Manmade Fibre and Filament in
the world with 2,511 million kg production in 2019-20.
3. India accounts for 18% of world's spindles and 9%
of world's rotor.
5% share in global textiles and apparel trade.
Textile and apparel sector contributes 14% to
industrial production, 4% to India's Gross Domestic
Product (GDP).
Textile and apparel sector is the second largest
employment provider in the country employing
nearly 51 million people directly and 68 million
people indirectly in 2018-19.
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5. Reason
Comparative advantage in terms of
skilled manpower and cost of
production over major textile
producers across globe.
Presence of entire value chain for
textile production
Market access arrangements with
Global countries
Increased domestic consumption
Skill development schemes
6. Growth Drives
Rising per capita income, higher
disposable incomes, favorable
demographics and shift in preference for
branded products.
Increase in participation of women in
workforce and awareness about hygiene
& safety by Indian consumers.
Changing lifestyles and increasing
demand for quality products are set to
fuel the need for apparel.
Favorable government policies and
incentives for manufacturers
