The Ministry of Textiles unveiled the District-Led Textiles Transformation initiative at the National Textile Ministers Conference in Guwahati on 8th of January, 2026. According to the Ministry of Textiles, it is a strategic initiative designed to catalyse inclusive and sustainable growth across the country’s textile landscape. The move will also help boost exports and create job opportunities. Under the initiative, districts were categorised into Champion Districts and Aspirational Districts.

Champion districts will focus on removing advanced bottlenecks. Interventions include upgrading to Mega Common Facility Centres, integrating Industry 4.0, and facilitating direct Export Market Linkages. The Aspirational Districts would aim to build the ecosystem from the ground up in setting up the foundation and formalisation of the workforce.

The Ministry aims to transform 100 high-potential districts into Global Export Champions and elevate 100 Aspirational Districts into self-reliant hubs. The Ministry said these regions are prioritised for tribal belt development, connectivity improvement, and Geographical Indication tagging to position unique cultural handicrafts for premium global markets.