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Minutes of the 11th Meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee (IMSC) under ATUFS

The 11th meeting of the Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee (IMSC) under the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS) took place on November 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM in hybrid mode, chaired by the Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh. The meeting focused on reviewing the progress, addressing challenges, and implementing key decisions to enhance the effectiveness of ATUFS and its older versions.

Key Highlights

  1. Confirmation of Previous Meeting Minutes
    The minutes of the 10th IMSC meeting held on February 5, 2024, were confirmed.
  2. Action Taken Report
  • UID Management: Effective UIDs stood at 12,925 as of November 6, 2024. The IMSC directed the cancellation of UIDs for units that failed to comply with timelines despite condoning delays.
  • Delay Condonation: Approval was granted for condoning delays in uploading JIT reports and submission timelines for multiple cases.
  • Asset Verification: The committee opened a portal for banks to upload mandatory documents, addressing non-compliance issues.
  1. Progress Review
  • Claims Processed:
    • 12,923 JIT visits completed.
    • 93% of inspected claims settled.
    • 400 claims settled in FY 2024–25 (till October 2024).
  • Outreach Initiatives: Regional clearance camps in textile hubs (Surat, Ludhiana, Coimbatore, Amritsar) enhanced stakeholder engagement.
  1. Challenges in Previous TUFS Versions
    The IMSC reviewed 8,453 ongoing cases and noted delays in document submission and physical inspections. The Chair emphasized accelerating case settlements and adhering to scheme timelines.
  2. Standing Committee Formation
    A standing committee led by the Textile Commissioner was tasked with addressing industry concerns, examining procedural inefficiencies, and recommending improvements.
  3. Targets for Pending Cases
  • Regional Offices: 374 cases (₹59 crore) to be settled by November 30, 2024.
  • Headquarters: 615 cases (₹841.51 crore) targeted for settlement by March 15, 2025.
  1. Concerns Raised by Industry Associations
    Representatives from FIASWI, SIMA, PDEXCIL, and CITI highlighted issues with subsidy disbursals and procedural delays. These concerns will be reviewed by the Textile Commissioner-led committee.

Chair’s Observations

The Chair expressed concerns about the slow progress and low expenditure (19.75% of budget estimates). A time-bound action plan was directed for 100% utilization of funds and expedited grievance redressal.

The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair. The next review is expected in December 2024, with noticeable progress anticipated.

This blog provides a concise overview of the deliberations and decisions made in the 11th IMSC meeting under ATUFS. Stay updated for further developments in the textile sector!