The Ministry of Textiles has extended the timeline for submission of applications under the PLI (Production Linked Incentive) Scheme for textiles till February 14, 2022. The earlier date of submission of online applications under this scheme was January 31, 2022. Approved with an outlay of Rs 10,683 crore for five years, the PLI scheme for textiles, aims to promote production of MMF apparel, MMF fabrics and products of technical textiles.

The ministry started accepting online applications for the scheme from January 1, 2022, via pli.texmin.gov.in/mainapp/Default portal. The scheme was approved in Cabinet in September for some specific segments in the textiles sector. The scheme prioritizes factories based around aspirational districts or Tier-III and Tier-IV cities that are likely to especially benefit states like Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana.