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Aryan YadavAIR 31

Question 6GS3GS1

How can technological interventions help in transforming the textile sector in India? What are the initiatives that the government has taken in this regard? (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

India's textile sector contributes 2-3-4 to its GDP, India being the 2nd largest producer of textiles & garments globally

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Main Body

Role of technology in transforming textile sector: (1) Production of technical textiles used for [illegible] purposes (2) Agro textiles to boost crop yields up 20% (CARE) (3) Adopting micro-irrigation reduce water-waste & boost yields by 15-20% (Dulsminder) (4) Gin crops can boost yields & reduce susceptibility to pest (5) Adopting sustainable textile production by promoting waste heuse circular economy

Additional technological factors: (5) Over 65% of cotton is rainfed. Government Initiatives: (1) National technical textile mission to boost production of technical textiles (2) Approval of BT-cotton (3) National mission for cotton productivity (Budget-15) with adoption of modern technology (4) PLI scheme to produce indigenous machining

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Conclusion

Technological interventions are key to [illegible] SF Vision of textile sector

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  • Provides context on India's position globally
  • Links technology to environmental sustainability
  • Mentions specific schemes and yield improvements
  • Covers multiple aspects: technical, agricultural, water management

Topper

Aryan Yadav

AIR 31

Subject & Paper

GS3GS1

Topic

Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world; factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries

Textile sector development in India

Technology and innovation in textile manufacturing

Writing Stats

135

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