The initiative aims to bring these businesses together, help them scale and build a pipeline of potential exporters, an official said.
“We need to actually create an aggregation of these businesses so that they can act as a multiplier to propel demand, take businesses to the remotest parts of the country and identify those with the potential to enter the export markets in the next three to four years,” the official said.
The ministry plans to engage with startups and small businesses across the sector, including social media-led ventures, provided that they are registered, particularly under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade framework.
The proposed engagements are expected to help establish what support these enterprises need to move from small-scale operations to larger, export-oriented businesses.
These consultations are expected to begin in late November or early December, followed by a national startup conclave in December to bring textile entrepreneurs together. The discussions will help the ministry assess the needs of these businesses and identify areas where government support could accelerate their growth, the official said.
Startups may also be able to tap existing government support mechanisms under the Startup India initiative. These include the Fund of Funds for Startups and the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups, which support eligible businesses through funding and credit-related assistance.
By bringing smaller ventures into a wider network, the ministry hopes to widen market access and identify businesses capable of competing in overseas markets.