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Karnataka Announces Textile and Apparel Policy 2026-31
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Karnataka Announces Textile and Apparel Policy 2026-31
Karnataka's Textile and Apparel Policy 2026-31 targets Rs 20,000 crore investment and 5 lakh jobs.
Why it matters: Karnataka-specific
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The Karnataka government announced a new Textile and Apparel Policy for 2026-31.
It aims to attract Rs 20,000 crore of domestic and foreign investment across the State's textile value chain over five years and to create 5 lakh new jobs in the sector.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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- Karnataka
- Textile and Apparel Policy
- investment
- jobs
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Prelims
- Karnataka, Textile and Apparel Policy, investment, jobs
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Use as an example in KPSC answers (Karnataka Economy — Industrial policy).
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Consider the following statements about Karnataka's Textile and Apparel Policy 2026-31:
- It aims to attract Rs 20,000 crore of domestic and foreign investment over five years.
- It aims to create 10 lakh new jobs in the sector.
- It covers the period 2026-31.
How many of the above statements are correct?
- Only one
- Only two
- All three
- None
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Answer: B — Correct: Only two — Statements 1 and 3 are correct, while statement 2 is wrong because the policy targets 5 lakh new jobs, not 10 lakh. • Only one — wrong: Two statements are correct, not one; statements 1 and 3 are accurate. • All three — wrong: Not all three are correct, because the job target of 5 lakh is misstated as 10 lakh in statement 2. • None — wrong: Statements 1 and 3 are correct, so 'None' is ruled out.
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