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Samarth is a demand-driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling program of the Ministry of Textiles. Samarth Scheme has been extended for two years (FY 2024-25 and 2025-26) with a budget of Rs. 495 Crore to train 3 lakh persons in textile-related skills.

Key Details:

• Scheme Name: Samarth (Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector)
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Textiles
• Extension Period: FY 2024-25 and 2025-26
• Budget: ?495 Crores
• Target: Train 3 lakh individuals in textile-related skills

Objectives

• Skilling Programs: Provide demand-driven, placement-oriented training.
• Industry Support: Encourage job creation in organized textile and related sectors.
• Skill Enhancement: Focus on upskilling and reskilling in traditional sectors (handloom, handicraft, silk, jute).

Implementation

• Implementing Partners:
  • Textile Industry/Industry Associations
  • Central/State government agencies
  • Sectoral Organizations (e.g., DC/Handloom, Central Silk Board)
• Current Achievements:
  • Total Trained: 3.27 lakh candidates
  • Employment Rate: 2.6 lakh (79.5%) have secured jobs
  • Women Empowerment: 2.89 lakh (88.3%) women trained

Scheme Features

• Coverage: Entire textile value chain, excluding spinning and weaving.
• Training Focus:
  • Entry-level skilling
  • Upskilling/reskilling existing workers in apparel and garmenting
• Beneficiaries: Handicraft artisans and job seekers in the textile sector.

Background

• Cabinet Approval: The scheme is a continuation of the Integrated Skill Development Scheme from the 12th Five Year Plan.
• Implementation Agency: Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts).