Guwahati, Jan 9: The national textiles ministers’ conference concluded here on Friday after two days of extensive deliberations on strengthening India’s textile ecosystem through innovation, sustainability, heritage preservation and export growth.
The conference witnessed participation of ministers and officials from State and Union Territories (UTs) across the nation.
Addressing the session, Union minister of state Pabitra Margherita said the conference had seen serious deliberations on various aspects of the textile sector which would eventually pave the way for a clear roadmap for fulfilling the vision of making India a global textile hub.
On the second day of the conference, discussions focused on expanding exports, competitiveness and branding textiles.
The Centre and state dialogue focused on competitiveness, support, expectations and vision of achieving USD 100 billion in textile exports by 2030.
Another key session deliberated on traditional textiles, handlooms and handicrafts, with emphasis on preserving India’s rich textile heritage while ensuring market access, value addition, branding and livelihoods for artisans and weavers.
Participants stressed the need for convergence of schemes, design innovation and digital platforms to enhance income generation.
Senior officials and ministers underscored the importance of collaborative efforts between the Centre and states.
States were encouraged to leverage flagship schemes of the ministry of textiles, including infrastructure development, technology upgrade and sustainability-driven initiatives.
