National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)
National Technical Textiles Mission
Ministry of Textiles
Government mission under the Ministry of Textiles with INR 1,480 crore outlay to boost technical textiles research, startup grants, export promotion, and skill development.
NTTM at a glance
| Full name | National Technical Textiles Mission |
|---|---|
| Part of | Ministry of Textiles |
| Established | 2020 |
| Address | New Delhi, Delhi, India |
| Official website | nttm.texmin.gov.in |
Programs by National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)
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News
- Govt Approves 31 Technical Textile Start-ups Under GREAT Schemeapparelresources.com · last month
- Govt Approves Rs.13.65 Crore Grant for 31 Technical Textile Startups Under GREAT Schemeknnindia.co.in · last month
Source: Google News aggregated
About National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)
The National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) was launched in 2020 by the Ministry of Textiles with an outlay of INR 1,480 crore for the period 2020-21 to 2025-26. The mission aims to position India as a global leader in technical textiles through four key components: Research, Innovation and Development; Promotion and Market Development; Export Promotion; and Education, Training, Skill Development.
Under NTTM, the GREAT (Grant for Research and Entrepreneurship across Aspiring Innovators in Technical Textiles) scheme provides grants of up to INR 50 lakh per startup for commercialising innovations in medical, industrial, and protective textiles. To date, 24 startups have been approved under GREAT. GIST 2.0 bridges the gap between industry and academia through hands-on learning opportunities, supporting the Make in India initiative. The mission also targets training 50,000 individuals including undergraduate students, unskilled workers, and professionals to meet the growing demand in the technical textiles sector.
Who Benefits
Startups, researchers, and entrepreneurs developing technical textiles innovations for applications in healthcare, agriculture, automotive, construction, and personal protection who need research grants and commercialisation support.
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Frequently asked questions about National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)
What is the full form of NTTM?
NTTM stands for National Technical Textiles Mission.
Where is National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) located?
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) is based in New Delhi, Delhi, India.
What sectors does National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) support?
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) works with startups in Technical Textiles, Manufacturing, Healthcare Textiles and Agriculture Textiles.
What stage of startup does National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) support?
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) supports startups at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages.
When was National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) founded?
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) was founded in 2020. It operates as a government.
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