Tamil NaduSunday, 28 June 2026·The Hindu - National
Tamil Nadu targets $21 billion textile exports by 2030; Thozhi hostels get ₹1,250 crore
Tamil Nadu has set a $21 billion textile and apparel export target by 2030, with ₹1,250 crore allocated for Thozhi hostels in industrial clusters.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On June 28, 2026, Tamil Nadu Principal Secretary T.N. Venkatesh said the Union government has set a $21 billion textile and apparel export target for Tamil Nadu by 2030, with Tiruppur cluster expected to contribute nearly $11.5 billion.
Key specifics
- India’s textile and apparel exports are expected to reach $100 billion by 2030.
- Tamil Nadu’s share in that target is projected at one-fifth.
- The Tamil Nadu government has allocated ₹1,250 crore for “Thozhi hostels” in industrial clusters.
- A Centre of Excellence for athleisure will be set up in Tiruppur.
- Giriraj Singh said annual textile and apparel exports touched $44 billion only once since 1998 and are now at $38 billion.
Exam lens
TN economy and industry question: $21 billion target, $11.5 billion Tiruppur share, ₹1,250 crore Thozhi hostels and $100 billion India target are the key facts for TNPSC.