Ministry of Textiles (India)

The Ministry of Textiles is responsible for the formulation of policy, planning, development, export promotion and regulation of the textile sector in India. This includes all natural, artificial, and cellulosic fibres that go into the making of textiles, clothing and handicrafts. As of May 2009, the Union minister of textile is Thiru. Dayanidhi Maran. He succeeded Shankersinh Vaghela who held the ministry from 2004-2009.

Main functions of the Ministry

• Textile Policy & Coordination
• Man-made Fibre/ Filament Yarn Industry
• Cotton Textile Industry
• Jute Industry
• Silk and Silk Textile Industry
• Wool & Woollen Industry
• Decentralised Powerloom Sector
• Export Promotion
• Planning & Economic Analysis

Attached, Subordianate Offices & PSUs

Attached Offices

• Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms
• Office of the Development Commissioner for Handicrafts

Subordinate Offices

• Office of the Textile Commissioner
• Office of the Jute Commissioner

Public Sector Undertakings

• National Textile Corporation Ltd. (NTC)
• British India Corporation Ltd. (BIC)
• Cotton Corporation Of India Ltd. (CCI)
• Jute Corporation of India Ltd. (NJMC)
• Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation (HHEC)
• Central Cottage Industries Corporation (CCIC)
• National Handloom Development Corporation Ltd. (NHDC)

Statutory Bodies and Autonomous Bodies

The Ministry of Textiles also controls the following Statutory Bodies

• Jute Manufacturers Development Council
• Central Silk Board
• Textile Committee

The Ministry also wields administrative control over the following 'Autonomous Bodies

• Central Wool Development Board
• National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Textile Management

National Handlooms & Handicrafts Museum

Main article: National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum, New Delhi

National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum was set up at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles. The Museum is a structured village complex consisting of 15 structures representing village dwellings, court yards and shrines from different states spread over an area of 2 hectares. The museum collection contains about 20,000 most rare and distinctive pieces reflecting the continuing tradition of Indian craftsmen.

References

Ministry of Textiles