Proposals were invited from State Government Agencies Industry Associations for undertaking training programmes under the Samarth Scheme. After evaluation of these proposals, the Ministry of Textiles has partnered with 13 State Government Agencies, 92 Textile Industry, 10 Industry Associations/ Councils and 4 Sectoral Organizations of Ministry of Textiles for training of 3.46 lakh beneficiaries in textile sector, allocated after physical verification of training centers. Fresh proposal for empanelment under the scheme has been invited in September 2021. In response, 72 proposals have been received upto closing date of receipt of the proposal i.e. 02.11.2021. The details of funds released to the Implementing Partners under Samarth during last 2 years are given below:
(Rs. in crore)
| Financial Year | Fund released |
| 2019-20 | 72.06 |
| 2020-21 | 90.70 |
This information was given by the Minister of State for Textiles Smt. Darshana Jardosh in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.