Uttarakhand wants a textile policy so that it can provide aid to woolen weavers, boost the handloom sector and promote silk and tussar silk in the hill region.A proposal for mulberry plantations was submitted in 2014-15 and the Centre has released Rs 46.30 lakhs against it.

The state has submitted a revised proposal for setting up a textile park in the state. Uttarakhand wants the group approach scheme for handloom weavers to be continued since their population is scattered in the state and these welfare schemes will help uplift them.

The Chhipi community in the state includes Hindu and Muslim weavers. They are facing hardships in continuing their traditional profession due to lack of finances. The tribes engaged in the weaving profession in the tribal areas of the state are also on verge of fading out due to lack of proper marketing of their produce. They need to be provided with financial assistance for establishing looms.

Another proposal of the state is that a wool bank be established to meet the purpose of subsidy and that dyeing units be properly mechanized.

As desired by the Central Silk Board, Bangalore, the state government had submitted a proposal for Rs 5 crores but the Centre has released Rs 3.11 crores so far.