Rajasthan Targets 4x Textile Exports by 2030, Unveils Special Export Action Plan
By jayesh chouhan 2026-07-15 12:33:11
Target to Quadruple Rajasthan's Textile Exports by 2030; Government Prepares Special Action Plan
The Rajasthan government has launched large-scale initiatives to establish the textile and apparel sector as a key pillar of the state's economy. In line with Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma's vision, the Department of Industries and Commerce has implemented approximately 15 new sector-specific policies. As part of this effort, a dedicated state-level textile cell has been constituted to ensure the effective implementation of the Rajasthan Textile and Apparel Policy-2025 and to boost investment.
For the first time in the state, a textile export action plan has been formulated at both the state level and for 11 specific districts to promote exports. This plan encompasses the seven 'Champion Districts' identified by the Government of India—Ajmer, Bhilwara, Jaipur, Banswara, Chittorgarh, Jodhpur, and Kota—along with four 'Aspirational Districts': Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Nagaur, and Churu.
Industries and Commerce Commissioner Nilabh Saxena stated that the textile cell would work to understand the needs of industries in the state and provide them with necessary support. The cell will conduct regular visits to industrial areas to identify bottlenecks related to production and exports. Additionally, solutions will be devised through consultations with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and exporters.
He mentioned that the cell would study major textile hubs—both domestic and international—and disseminate information regarding the latest technologies to the industries. Efforts will be made to increase Rajasthan's participation in national and international textile exhibitions, alongside the collection and analysis of sector-related data. A proposal is also in place to organize a two-day textile summit in October of this year.
The state government has designated the textile sector as a 'Thrust Sector' under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS), thereby offering additional incentives to industries in this field.
According to Saxena, the Government of India has set a target to raise textile and apparel exports to US$ 100 billion by the year 2030. With this in mind, Rajasthan has set a target to increase its textile exports three- to four-fold.
In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Rajasthan's total exports exceeded ₹97,171 crore, with the textile and allied sectors contributing approximately ₹13,500 crore. This accounts for more than 13 percent of the state's total exports.
Rajasthan ranks first in the country in wool production, contributing nearly 47 percent, while it holds the fifth position in cotton production. Currently, over 1,800 textile and apparel units are operational in the state. Rajasthan's textile industry enjoys a distinct identity in the international market, driven by hand-block printing, traditional techniques, and a diverse range of textile products. The government is now moving towards further strengthening this sector on a global scale through investments, technology, and the expansion of exports.
