District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) initiative to create Global Export Champions and self-reliant hubs

Key facts

• Ministry of Textiles unveiled the District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) initiative to transform 100 high-potential districts into Global Export Champions and elevate 100 Aspirational Districts into self-reliant hubs.
• Districts were categorized into Champion Districts and Aspirational Districts using a data-driven scoring methodology based on Export Performance, MSME Ecosystem, and Workforce Presence.
• Champion Districts interventions include upgrading to Mega Common Facility Centres, integrating Industry 4.0, and facilitating direct Export Market Linkages.
• Aspirational Districts interventions include basic skilling and certification, establishing Raw Material Banks, and promoting micro-enterprises through Self-Help Groups and Cooperatives.
• The initiative emphasizes Purvodaya convergence in east and northeast zones for tribal belt development, connectivity improvement, and Geographical Indication tagging of cultural handicrafts.