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**New Textile Schemes Under Consideration, Says Union Minister**

**Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu – June 30, 2025** – The Union Textiles Ministry is exploring new schemes to bolster the textile sector, in addition to potentially implementing a second iteration of the Production Linked Scheme (PLI-II). This announcement came from Union Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita during the 3rd Man Made Fibre Conclave organized by the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) in Coimbatore on Monday.

Minister Margherita emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to the entire textile value chain, from handlooms to technical textiles. He acknowledged the industry’s strong desire for PLI-II, stating that while it’s under consideration, the government is also developing alternative schemes to support growth and innovation.

Addressing concerns regarding Quality Control Orders (QCOs), the Minister assured stakeholders that the government is actively soliciting and considering industry input on trade-related matters.

Furthermore, the Minister addressed demands from trade unions for the reopening of National Textile Corporation (NTC) mills in Tamil Nadu. “Our Ministry is very much in touch with them (trade unions), he said. “We are with the employees of NTC. We would resolve their problems. We are optimistic that the demands of the NTC people will be fulfilled.” he said.

The Ministry remains dedicated to resolving issues faced by NTC employees and is optimistic about fulfilling their demands.

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