HANDLOOMS, HANDICRAFTS, TEXTILES AND KHADI (D2) DEPARTMENT

G.O.Ms.No.35

Dated: 17.03.1998

ORDER

The nation’s Textile Policy was last specified through the Textile Policy Statement of June 1985. Prior to this, the development of the Textile industry was guided by policy announcements in March 1981 and August 1978. The stated objective of the textile policy of 1985 was an increase in production of cloth of acceptable quality at reasonable prices to meet the clothing requirements of growing population. In pursuit of this objective, the employment and export potential of the industry were also to be kept in view. The national policy is a broad statement and covers every aspect of the textile industry. However, in order to cater to the specific needs of individual states, there is a felt need for State Level Policy.

2.Accordingly, Government have held wide ranging consultations with textile industrial representatives and organistions including South Indian Textile Research Association, South India Mill Owners’ Association, Tirupur Exporters’ Association, Handloom Export Promotion Council, Tamilnadu Powerloom Federation and others. The views of related Government Department and the State Planning Commission have also been obtained. On the basis of this, Government are pleased to announce the Textile Policy for Tamilnady as annexed to this order.

3.This order is issued with the concurrence of Finance Department vide its U.O.No.5382/FS/P/97, dated 31.10.1997.

(BY ORDER OF THE GOVERNOR)

JAYANATHI

SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT