Textiles Committee

Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India organised a Roadshow on the Textile Export Facilitation Centre (TEFC) and a Stakeholders’ Consultation Meeting at Varanasi on 19 March 2026. The programme witnessed the presence of distinguished Guests of Honour including Prof. Dr. Rajeev Kumar Varshney, Director, Indian Institute of Carpet Technology (IICT); Prof. Dr. Smriti Yadav, Joint Director, NIFT; Shri Rajan Joshi, ITS, Assistant Director General of Foreign Trade; Shri Arun Kumar Kureel, Assistant Commissioner, Handloom & Textiles, Government of Uttar Pradesh; Shri Raghu Mehra, President, Eastern UP Exporters Association; and Shri Piyush Kumar Baranwal, Secretary, All India Carpet Manufacturers Association (AICMA), who addressed the gathering. Shri J. D. Barman, Director, Textiles Committee presented the context and outlined the objectives and services of TEFC, emphasising its role in facilitating and strengthening textile exports. Shri Brijesh Kumar Shukla, Assistant Director, Textiles Committee welcomed the participants and set the tone for the programme. The stakeholders’ consultation session provided an interactive platform for participants to engage with officials of the Textiles Committee and share their inputs, concerns, and suggestions related to textile exports. The programme witnessed participation from over 100 exporters, manufacturers, and industry stakeholders, who benefited from the roadshow and discussions. The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Shri Ambrish Singh, Assistant Director, Textiles Committee. #TextilesCommittee #TEFC #TextileExports #Varanasi #MSME #TextileIndustry

Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, held an interaction with stakeholders from the carpet industry in Agra, discussing emerging design trends and the future direction of the sector. Deliberations focused on promoting sustainable and alternative fibres, strengthening the “India Handmade” brand, and leveraging trend forecasting tools like Vision NXT to enhance global competitiveness of Indian carpet designs. #IndiaHandmade #SustainableTextiles #CarpetIndustry @PIB_India @PIBTextiles @girirajsinghbjp

The Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, conducted a Roadshow on the Textile Export Facilitation Centre (TEFC) along with a Stakeholders’ Consultation Meeting in Jaipur on 18 March 2026. Smt. Amrit Raj, Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The event also saw distinguished participation from Shri Jugal Kishor Meena, IAS, Additional Commissioner (Investment & NRIs), Bureau of Investment Promotion, Rajasthan; Shri Rakshit Poddar, President, Garment Export Association of Rajasthan (GEAR); Shri Amit Maheshwary, General Secretary, GEAR; Shri Gyan Prakash Mittal, Convenor, FIEO Rajasthan Chapter; and Shri Girish Agarwal, Convenor, North West Region, EPCH, who shared their perspectives as Guests of Honour. Setting the tone for the programme, Dr. K. S. Muralidhara, Joint Director, Textiles Committee, welcomed the participants and outlined the broader vision and relevance of TEFC in enabling export growth, followed by a comprehensive presentation by Shri R. Chandran, Joint Director, on the services and support extended through the Centre. An engaging consultation session brought together exporters, manufacturers, and industry stakeholders, fostering meaningful dialogue on challenges, opportunities, and the way forward for the sector. The event recorded enthusiastic participation from the textile and handicrafts fraternity, reflecting strong industry interest in the initiatives of the Textiles Committee. The programme concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Shri Govind Prasad, Deputy Director, Textiles Committee. #TextilesCommittee #TEFC #TextileExports #MSME #TextileIndustry #Jaipur

Smt. Neelam Shami Rao Secretary (Textiles) chaired a State Agriculture Conference on Jute to review crop preparedness and cultivation status for the ongoing season. Key focus on seed availability, improved practices, retting infrastructure and fibre quality, along with the continued implementation of the Jute-ICARE scheme. An MoU signed to strengthen the jute value chain in the North Eastern Region, enhancing market access and farmer income. #Jute #AtmanirbharBharat

Cabinet approves MSP funding of Rs.1,718.56 crore to CCI for cotton seasons 2023-24 for direct support to cotton farmers. @PMOIndia @PIB_India @PIBTextiles @girirajsinghbjp @PmargheritaBJP

Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India organised a Roadshow on the Textile Export Facilitation Centre (TEFC) and a Stakeholders’ Consultation Meeting at Surat on 16 March 2026. The programme was graced by Smt. Vrunda Manohar Desai, IRS, Textile Commissioner, Government of India, Mumbai as the Chief Guest. Shri Nikhil K. Madrasi, President, Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry; Shri Shaleen Toshniwal, Chairman, MATEXIL; and Shri Ashok V. Jirawala, Vice President, Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry addressed the gathering as Guests of Honour. Shri Jayadratha Devbarman, Director, Textiles Committee welcomed the participants. Shri Kartikay Dhanda, Secretary, Textiles Committee delivered the keynote address highlighting the role of TEFC in supporting textile exporters, particularly MSMEs, while Shri R. Chandran, Joint Director presented the objectives and services offered by the Centre. The stakeholders’ consultation session provided an interactive platform for exporters, manufacturers, and industry representatives to engage with officials of the Textiles Committee. The programme witnessed participation from around 180 exporters, manufacturers, and industry stakeholders, who benefited from the roadshow and discussions. The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Shri Brijesh K. Shukla, Assistant Director, Textiles Committee. #TextilesCommittee #TEFC #TextileExports #MSME #TextileIndustry #Surat

Textiles Committee organised a Jute Mark India (#JMI) Awareness Programme at Dehradun on 14 March 2026 in association with the National Jute Board (NJB). The programme was graced by Smt. Kushum Khandwal, Chairperson, Uttarakhand Commission for Women, along with Sh. Sunil Newar, Director, MSME; Sh. Kishan Singh Gogtiyal, Director, NJB; Dr. Kavita Chaturvedi, Secretary, JDEWS; Dr. K. S. Muralidhara, Joint Director, Textiles Committee; and Smt. Shilpi Chauhan, Deputy Director, Textiles Committee. During the session, the officials highlighted the importance of certification and traceability for India-made jute products under the Jute Mark India scheme. A detailed presentation on the full spectrum of MSME schemes was delivered to create awareness about government support available to entrepreneurs and artisans. Addressing the gathering, Smt. Kushum Khandwal encouraged women participants to register under the Jute Mark India scheme and benefit from various Government of India initiatives. On the occasion, a certificate and 10,000 JMI labels were also presented to Smt. Rubi, Haldwani. The programme witnessed participation from over 120 manufacturers and artisans, with women forming the majority of the attendees. #JuteMarkIndia #JMI #TextilesCommittee #NationalJuteBoard #MSME #WomenEntrepreneurs #JuteIndustry

Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, along with senior officials, participated in the Chintan Shivir on “Cotton: A Strategic Framework for Doubling Cotton Productivity & Augmenting Quality Fibre” held in Nagpur. The deliberations focused on strategies to enhance cotton productivity, improve fibre quality and strengthen the cotton value chain to support the growth of India’s textile sector. @PIB_India @PIBTextiles @cotcorp_ho

Textiles Committee participated in the Panel Discussion on the Integrated Programme for the Textile Sector – Stakeholder Consultation for the West Zone. The consultation brought together key stakeholders from the textile industry, government bodies, and allied sectors to deliberate on policy perspectives, sectoral challenges, and opportunities for strengthening the textile ecosystem. The participation of the Textiles Committee contributed to the discussions on enhancing quality standards, promoting sustainable practices, and supporting the growth and competitiveness of the textile sector. #TextilesCommittee #TextileSector #StakeholderConsultation #TextileIndustry #PolicyDialogue

Textiles Committee at its Headquarters and Regional Offices marked the closing of Swachhata Pakhwada with the administration of a Swachhata Pledge, followed by brief addresses highlighting the importance of maintaining cleanliness in daily life and workplaces. The programme concluded with the rendition of the National Anthem, reaffirming the collective commitment of officers and staff towards sustaining cleanliness and promoting the objectives of the Swachh Bharat Mission. #SwachhataPakhwada #SwachhBharat #SwachhataPledge #CleanIndia #TextilesCommittee

Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary (Textiles), and Shri Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, along with senior officials, held an interaction with representatives of the textile industry from the Western Zone to deliberate on the Union Budget 2026–27 announcements pertaining to the textile sector. The discussion covered key initiatives such as the Integrated Programme for the Textile Sector, TEEM Scheme, Tex Eco Initiative, Mega Textile Parks, National Fibre Scheme, Samarth 2.0, and the National Handloom & Handicraft Programme. The interaction also provided an opportunity to receive valuable inputs from industry stakeholders to facilitate the effective implementation of these initiatives. @PIB_India @PIBTextiles @PMMITRAofficial @NTTM_MoT

Textiles Committee at its headquarters and Regional Offices, organised a tree plantation drive within the office premises The event aimed to spread awareness about cleanliness and promote a healthier environment #TextilesCommittee #MinistryOfTextiles #SwachhataPledge #SwachhBharat #SwachhataPakhwada

Key highlights from the roundtable meeting chaired by the Hon'ble Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh with awardee weavers/artisans and industry experts, taking conversations around positioning Indian handlooms and handicrafts on the global stage. #meeting #roundtable

Textiles Committee organised a Swachhata Awareness Rally from its Headquarters to the iconic Chaityabhoomi, Dadar. The rally aimed to create awareness among tourists, foreign visitors, and local citizens about the importance of maintaining cleanliness at public and historical places. Participants carried the message of Swachhata and encouraged the public to actively contribute towards keeping surroundings clean and promoting responsible civic behaviour. #SwachhBharat #SwachhataPakhwada #CleanIndia #SwachhataAwareness #TextilesCommittee

A Mass Swachhata Pledge was administered at the historic Chaityabhoomi, Dadar, reaffirming the collective commitment towards promoting cleanliness and responsible civic behaviour. Participants solemnly pledged to maintain cleanliness in their surroundings and to actively spread awareness regarding the importance of a clean and healthy environment among citizens and visitors at the landmark. The initiative underscored the significance of public participation in advancing the national mission of Swachh Bharat and fostering a cleaner and more sustainable environment. #SwachhataPledge #SwachhBharat #SwachhataPakhwada #CleanEnvironment #TextilesCommittee

Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles @girirajsinghbjp launches Bharat Tex 2026, set to be the world’s largest integrated textile fair, with industry bodies joining hands to host the landmark event. 14th–17th July 2026 🌐 Participants from 140 countries 👥 Over 1.3 lakh visitors expected A grand global platform showcasing India’s textile innovation, trade and sustainability leadership.

Honourable Union Minister of Textiles, Shri @girirajsinghbjp interacts with representatives of textile industry today. The Minister urged the industry to continue the good work and align with the vision of making the nation the global leader in the textiles sector. Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles and Shri @kansalrohit69, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles also shared their insights. The meaningful dialogue involved active participation from the industry representatives sharing their experiences and future roadmap

India’s textile sector has always been a symbol of sustainability, innovation, and circularity. I am pleased to release the Report on Mapping of Textile Waste Value Chain in India, which provides important insights into how India can further strengthen its circular textile economy. The report highlights that India generates 70.73 lakh tonnes of textile waste annually, with over 95% of pre-consumer waste already being recovered. The spinning sector has demonstrated remarkable efficiency with near 100% in-situ reintegration of waste into production. With increasing focus on sustainability, recycling, and responsible production, India’s textile recycling market is projected to reach USD 3.5 billion by 2030, with the potential to create nearly 1 lakh green jobs across the value chain. #Textiles #CircularEconomy #Sustainability

The Textiles Committee carried out a Cleanliness Drive (Shramdan) in and around the adjoining areas of its office premises as part of activities promoting sanitation and environmental hygiene. Officials and staff members actively participated in cleaning the surrounding areas, reinforcing the importance of maintaining clean and healthy public spaces. As part of the initiative, pest control measures were also undertaken within the office premises to ensure a hygienic and safe working environment. The activity reflects the Committee’s continued commitment to supporting national cleanliness initiatives and encouraging responsible sanitation practices #TextilesCommittee #MinistryOfTextiles #SwachhataPledge #SwachhBharat #SwachhataPakhwada