4.91cr employed in textiles & apparel sector, 51.4 lakh in Northeast
The question asked for details on employment in India's textile and apparel sector, including regional breakdowns and handloom sector statistics, addressed to the Ministry of Textiles.
Dr. Indra Hang Subba (asked), Ministry of Textiles (answered)
- 4.91cr persons employed in textiles & apparel sector during 2023-24
- 51.4 lakh persons employed in Northeast Region textiles & apparel sector during 2023-24
- handloom sector accounts for 9.68% of total fabric production
- National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP)
- Raw Material Supply Scheme (RMSS)
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Parliamentary Q&A
28.07.2026
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| Official title | Employment in Textile and Apparel Sector |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q140 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 28.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |