The National Conference of Textiles Ministers will take place in Guwahati from January 8\u20139, focusing on positioning India as a leading global hub for textile manufacturing. This event organised by the Union Ministry of Textiles in partnership with the Government of Assam, the conference will be held under the theme:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\u201cIndia\u2019s Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage & Innovation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
The conference aimed to achieve a US billion textile economy and US billion in exports by 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some key highlights from the conference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Theme: “India’s Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage & Innovation.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Key Discussions: The focus was on enhancing infrastructure, attracting investment, increasing exports, and fortifying the textile value chain from raw materials to finished products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Focus Areas: The event emphasized the importance of technical textiles, research and development, and revitalizing traditional handlooms and handicrafts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Attendees: Notable figures included Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh; Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma; Minister of State for Textiles, Shri Pabitra Margherita; along with various state textile ministers and senior officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– Exhibition: An exhibition and pavilion were launched to highlight India’s textile innovations, strengths, and rich heritage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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