With a view to position India as a global leader in technical textiles, National Technical Textiles Mission has been approved for creation with a four year implementation period from FY 2020-2021 to FY 2023-2024 by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Consider the following statements:
1. Technical Textiles products are divided into 14 broad categories depending upon their application areas.
2. Penetration level of technical textiles in India is at 5-10%, against 30-70% in advanced countries.
3. Promotion of innovation amongst young engineering/technology/science standards and graduates will be taken up by the Mission.
4. The National Technical Textiles Mission will be implemented through a 3-tier institutional mechanism.
Choose the correct statements from the above
Options
A1, 2 and 3 only
B2, 3 and 4 only
C1, 3 and 4 only
D1, 2 and 4 only
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Correct Answer
B2, 3 and 4 only
Model Answer
Technical Textiles
Technical textiles are functional fabrics that have applications across various industries including automobiles, civil engineering, construction, agriculture, healthcare, industrial safety, personal protection, etc.
Based on usage, there are 12 technical textile segments:
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM)
It was approved in 2020 by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) with a total outlay of Rs.1480 Crore.
The implementation period is four years, from FY 2020-21 to FY 2023-24.
The Mission is suggested to take on the promotion of innovation among young engineering, technology, and science standards and graduates. Hence statement 3 is correct.
The penetration level of technical textiles is low in India varying between 5-10% against the level of 30-70% in developed countries. The Mission will aim at an average growth rate of 15-20% per annum by 2024. Hence statement 2 is correct.
The mission will be implemented via a three-tier institutional mechanism which will consist of the following:
Mission Steering Group
Empowered Programme Committee
Committee on Technical Textiles on Research, Development & Innovation. Hence statement 4 is correct.
A table of the first eight technical textile segments (Clothtech, Okotech, Geotech, Packtech, Hometech, Protech, Indutech, Sporttech) with what each covers.The last four technical textile segments (Agrotech, Meditech, Buildtech, Mobiltech) with what each covers.
