SAMARTH

SAMARTH – Scheme for Capacity Building in the Textiles Sector
Implementing Ministry : Ministry of Textiles
Objective of the Scheme
•    SAMARTH aims to provide demand-driven and placement-oriented skilling programmes in the textile and related sectors.
•    The scheme seeks to supplement the efforts of the textile industry in creating employment in the organised textile sector.
•    It covers the entire textile value chain, excluding spinning and weaving in the organised sector.

Nature of Training
•    SAMARTH follows a demand-driven model, where textile industries are directly empanelled to provide training based on their workforce requirements.
•    Training is offered through 120 National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF)-aligned courses, ensuring standardisation and industry relevance.
•    The scheme focuses on enhancing employability and job readiness of the trainees.
Implementing Structure
•    The SAMARTH scheme is implemented through designated Implementing Partners (IPs).
•    These Implementing Partners include textile industry entities and industry associations, ensuring alignment with actual workforce requirements.
•    State government agencies also act as Implementing Partners to facilitate regional outreach and coordination.
•    Sectoral organisations under the Ministry of Textiles, such as the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handloom), Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), and the Central Silk Board, are involved in implementation.
Technology-enabled Implementation and Monitoring
•    The scheme uses an Aadhaar Enabled Biometric Attendance System (AEBAS) to ensure transparency and prevent misuse.
•    Training of Trainers (ToT) is mandated to maintain uniform quality and standardisation in skill delivery.
•    CCTV recording of training programmes is used to enable remote monitoring and quality assurance.
•    A dedicated call centre with a helpline number is provided for grievance redressal and beneficiary support.
•    A mobile application is used to facilitate access, communication, and monitoring.
•    A web-based Management Information System (MIS) supports real-time tracking of implementation and outcomes.
Transparency and Public Accountability
•    A public dashboard provides State-wise, District-wise, and Training Centre-wise data.
•    Information related to enrolment, training progress, and outcomes is made available in the public domain to ensure transparency and accountability.

Placement Provisions
•    Under the Entry-Level Training Programme, the scheme mandates a minimum placement of 70% in the organised sector.
•    Under the Upskilling Training Programme, a minimum placement of 90% is required in the organised sector.
•    The scheme provides post-placement support with a 6-month retention period to ensure employment sustainability.

Support for Traditional and Self-Employment Sectors
SAMARTH also includes provisions for self-employment in traditional sectors such as handloom, handicraft, jute, and wool.

Performance 
 A total of 5.26 lakh beneficiaries which include 4,67,596 women, 1,44,708 SCs and 68,621 STs beneficiaries have been trained (pass) since (FY 2021-22) till 11.12.2025.