From January, all textile units in India, except handloom, khadi and jute, will have to register online and provide data on production. The objective is to gather business intelligence that will be needed to come up with strategies for the development of the textile industry. Details such as the size of the unit, the number of workers, production, product type, fiber used and the standards adopted will be collected. This will be mandatory for all units. Knowing how many units are in the medium and small scale sector, how many are mills or the kinds of products they make will furnish information on which segment is strong, those that need support, and the quality standards adopted.

While the registration will be one-time, production details should be shared by the units every month. Units can do this online from their premises or make use of the infrastructure available at the regional offices of the Textile Commissioner or power loom service centers.

Thrust is being given on opening bank accounts for textile workers. The estimate is that there are 60 lakh workers in the textile industry. In the last ten days, accounts have been opened for two lakh workers. Master trainers will guide workers on payment transfer applications.