A self-reliant industry is one that can process the product itself that is from collecting raw material to producing furnished goods.

The textile industry which is also an Agro-based Industry is the only self-reliant industry in the country. It is complete in the value chain, that is, it is itself engaged in the process ; from raw material to the production of the highest value-added products.

In India, the textile industry occupies 14% of the industrial production and contributes 4% towards GDP.