National Technical Textiles Mission

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Context

The Ministry of Textiles approves 12 research projects under the National Technical Textiles Mission.

It was launched by the Ministry of Textiles in 2020 to increase the penetration level of technical textiles in India
Aim of the mission:
- To position India as a global leader in technical textiles.
- To expand the domestic technical textile market to $40–50 billion by 2024, targeting an average annual growth rate of 15–20%.

Technical Textiles

They are specialised textile materials and products designed primarily for their functional properties rather than aesthetic appeal.
They are engineered for specific applications across various industries, emphasising performance characteristics such as strength, durability and resistance to environmental factors.
These products are broadly classified into 12 different categories- Agrotech, Oekotech, Buildtech, Meditech, Geotech, Clothtech, Mobiltech, Hometech, Sportstech,Indutech, Protech, Packtech.