The Office of the Textile Commissioner was established in 1943 during the Second World War period for arranging the supply of cloth to the defence forces as well as civilian population. After the end of World War II, the Textile Commissioner was given the regulatory function of administering the prices, distribution and control of certain varieties of cloth meant for civilian consumption in the post-war conditions of scarcity.

However, over a period of time this office has assumed a developmental role and has contributed towards modernization and holistic all round growth of diversified and broad based textile industry. This office formulates and implements various schemes of the Govt. in an industry friendly manner.

The major strength of this office lies in very strong, technical and economic wing manned by professionally qualified and experienced officers. In addition, this office has wide reach through its 9 regional offices and 15 Integrated Textile & Apparel Development Centre (ITADC) located in major textile clusters. The regional offices in co-ordination with head office are providing requisite technical support to the industry particularly decectralised sector of the industry in their endeavor to meet successfully the challenges of the globalised economy.

This office through its pro-active and industry friendly role has facilitated textile industry becoming a SUNSHINE INDUSTRY.