GREAT scheme

Current Context : The Ministry of Textiles has approved Grant for Research and Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles (GREAT) schemes for startups in technical textiles.

ABOUT GREAT SCHEME

• It is part of the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM).
• Under the GREAT scheme, grant-in-aid, typically up to INR 50 lakhs, over 18 months will be provided.
• The scheme aims to harness India’s talent and expertise in the technical textiles sector to introduce innovative products and technologies to the market.

ABOUT NATIONAL TECHNICAL TEXTILES MISSION

It was approved in 2020, and aims to elevate India as a global leader in technical textiles and boost domestic usage from USD 40 billion to USD 50 billion by 2024. Operated under the Ministry of Textiles, it spans four years with key components focusing on research, market development, exports, and education.