Context:
Recently, the Ministry of Textiles has approved 12 research projects under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM).
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM):
- Objective – To promote the growth and development of the technical textiles sector in India and position the country as a global leader by 2024.
- Ministry – Ministry of Textiles
- Components –
- Research, Innovation, and Development – Conducted in CSIR labs, IITs, and other reputable institutions.
- Promotion and Market Development – Focuses on market growth, international collaborations, investment promotions, and ‘Make in India’ initiatives.
- Export Promotion – Establishment of an Export Promotion Council for Technical Textiles to enhance coordination and promotional activities.
- Education, Training, and Skill Development – Promotes higher-level technical education and skill development in sectors like engineering, medical, and agriculture.
Technical textiles:
- Textile materials that are manufactured for their technical performances and functional properties rather than aesthetic and decorative features.
- Broadly classified into 12 different categories – Agrotech, Oekotech, Buildtech, Meditech, Geotech, Clothtech, Mobiltech, Hometech, Sportstech, Indutech, Protech, Packtech.
- Manufactured using natural as well as man-made fibres
- Some man-made fibres – Nomex, Kevlar, Spandex, Twaron
- India’s technical textiles market ranks 5th globally.
- Technical textile accounts for approximately 13% of India’s total textile and apparel market and contributes to India’s GDP at 0.7%
Related initiatives:
- Scheme for Growth and Development of Technical Textiles (SGDTT)
- Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS).
- GREAT Scheme
Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
Recently, there was a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan Nettle (Girardinia Diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of:
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2019 Prelims]
(a) Anti-malarial drug
(b) Biodiesel
(c) Pulp for paper industry
(d) Textile fibre
Answer: (d)