About

• Samarth is a demand-driven and placement-oriented umbrella skilling program of the Ministry of Textiles. 
• The scheme aims to encourage and support the industry in creating jobs in the organized textile and related sectors, covering the entire value chain of textiles, excluding Spinning and Weaving. 
• In addition to entry-level skilling, the scheme also provides upskilling/reskilling programs to improve the productivity of existing workers in Apparel & Garmenting segments. 
• Samarth also caters to the upskilling/reskilling needs of traditional textile sectors such as handloom, handicraft, silk, and jute.
• The scheme is implemented through Implementing Partners (IPs) comprising Textile Industry/Industry Associations, Central/State government agencies, and Sectoral Organizations of the Ministry of Textiles like DC/Handloom, DC/Handicrafts, Central Wool Development Board, and Central Silk Board. 

Why in News?

• 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.

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