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Ministry of Textiles, in association with the Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM), organised a two-day Workshop for Finance Officers on 23–24 May 2026. Conducted by the O/o CCA under the chairmanship of the Special Secretary & Financial Advisor, the workshop brought together 56 officers from various organisations and divisions under the Ministry of Textiles. The workshop focused on financial management, expenditure planning, procurement, internal audit, and budgetary discipline. Participants shared operational experiences, best practices, and suggestions for strengthening financial governance and internal controls. @PIBTextiles

🧵 TEXPROCIL Export Awards Rewarding Excellence in Exports! ✨ Smt. @nsitharaman, Hon’ble Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, presented the TEXPROCIL (@TexprocilIndia) Export Awards in Mumbai, Maharashtra, recognising India’s outstanding textile exporters for their excellence and contribution towards strengthening the nation’s global export footprint. In her presence, Smt. Vrunda Manohar Desai, IRS, Textile Commissioner, GoI, Mumbai, addressed the gathering and highlighted the importance of the 5F vision: Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory to Fashion, Fashion to Foreign, while emphasising the future of Indian textiles driven by innovation, sustainability, value-added products, and enhanced global competitiveness under the vision of #ViksitBharat. The distinguished panel also launched the Council Advanced Certificate Program in International Trade (ACPIT) and unveiled the programme brochure, marking another step towards strengthening India’s textile export ecosystem and global trade capabilities. #TextileCommissionerIndia #TextileCommissionerMumbai #IndianTextiles #TextileExports #MakeInIndia #TEXPROCIL

Shri Lalit Kumar Gupta, CMD CCI had the Honour to receive the Gold Trophy from the Hon’ble Finance Minister on behalf of CCI for excellence in production and promotion of Kasturi Cotton. Proud that The Cotton Corporation of India continues to supply nearly 95% of the country’s premium quality cotton, strengthening India’s textile value chain and supporting our cotton farmers.

आज पटना आगमन पर बिहार के माननीय मुख्यमंत्री श्री @samrat4bjp जी से 1 अन्ने मार्ग, मुख्यमंत्री आवास पर शिष्टाचार मुलाकात हुई। ​इस दौरान, बेगूसराय में लंबित विकास परियोजनाओं को शीघ्र पूरा करने तथा क्षेत्र के समग्र विकास को नई गति देने के विषय पर अत्यंत सार्थक और सकारात्मक चर्चा हुई।

✨ Smt. Vrunda Manohar Desai, IRS, Textile Commissioner, GoI, Mumbai, graced the Graduation Showcase “Genesis 2026” organised by National Institute of Fashion Technology on 22 May 2026 in Mumbai as the Chief Guest, celebrating the creativity, innovation, and industry readiness of graduating students across design, technology, and management disciplines. 👏 The programme commenced with the ceremonial inauguration and welcome address by Prof. Dr. Ajit Kumar Khare. The Textile Commissioner, along with industry leaders and experts, appreciated the students’ installations, display works, and fashion presentations. Addressing the students, she encouraged the young graduates to emerge as future leaders of India’s textile and fashion ecosystem through innovation, sustainability, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence. She highlighted the immense potential of India’s textile sector and emphasized the importance of preserving India’s rich textile heritage while building globally recognised Indian brands. She also underlined the growing role of sustainability, circularity, technical textiles, and AI-driven transformation in shaping the future of the industry. A major highlight of the programme was the seminar on “Future of the Indian Textile Industry in the Era of AI,” featuring distinguished panellists including Dr. Vijay Gotmare, Dr. G V Aras, Mr. Kapil Pathare and Mr. Shaligram. The event concluded with a spectacular graduation fashion showcase by students of Fashion Design and Knitwear Design. 🎓 #TextileCommissionerIndia #TextileCommissionerMumbai #NIFT #Genesis2026 #IndianTextiles #TextileInnovation #SustainableTextiles #FashionEducation

From crop protection to smarter farming, Agrotech under the National Technical Textiles Mission is transforming Indian agriculture with innovation-driven textile solutions. #TechnicalTextiles #Agrotech #cropprotection @NTTM_MoT @PIBTextiles

आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी ने अपनी 5 देशों की यात्रा के दौरान विश्व नेताओं को भारत के विभिन्न राज्यों के अनूठे और ऐतिहासिक हैंडलूम उपहार भेंट किए। असम का चमचमाता 'मुगा सिल्क', मणिपुर का 'शिरुई लिली स्टोल', लद्दाख का 'पश्मीना' और मध्य प्रदेश का ऐतिहासिक 'महेश्वरी सिल्क', ये सिर्फ उपहार नहीं, बल्कि हमारी सदियों पुरानी बुनाई परंपरा और 'Vocal for Local' का वैश्विक प्रमाण हैं। #VocalForLocal #IndianHandloom #IncredibleIndia #MakeInIndia #IndianHeritage #MugaSilk #Pashmina #MaheshwariSilk #ShiruiLilySilk #PMModi #StrategicReset

Agotextiles , A Green Revolution for Advanced Farming @girirajsinghbjp @PIBTextiles @TexMinIndia @AgriGoI @NAUOfficial @PIB_India @minmsme @Matexil_Srtepc @ficci_india @makeinindia @txcindia #TechnicalTextiles #AgroTextiles #NTTM #SustainableAgriculture #Innovation #Textiles #SmartFarming #AtmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia #FutureOfTextiles

Import and export trends of the textile sector with all trading partners including China are regularly monitored at the appropriate level to identify emerging challenges and take suitable policy measures. #Import #textile #policy @PIBTextiles

Government continues to strengthen textile and apparel exports through policy support, export incentives and trade facilitation measures to enhance global competitiveness. #Apparel #Trade #Textile @PIBTextiles

The export policy relating to cotton yarn is reviewed periodically by the Government keeping in view domestic availability, price trends and the interests of all stakeholders across the textile value chain. Any decision regarding export restrictions is taken after comprehensive consultations with industry stakeholders to ensure balanced growth of the sector. #ExportPolicy #Stakeholders @PIBTextiles

🧵India’s New Age Natural Fibres 🌿 Empowering farmers, enabling innovation, and shaping a sustainable textile future, India is embracing eco-friendly natural fibres for a greener tomorrow. From Banana, Bamboo, Hemp, Flax, etc., these fibres are driving circular growth and building a self-reliant Viksit Bharat. ✨ #NewAgeFibres #SustainableTextiles #MinistryOfTextiles #MakeInIndia #TextileInnovation #TextileCommissionerMumbai #TextileCommissionerIndia

A digital leap for India’s textile ecosystem! Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, (Textiles) today launched the Bharat Tex 2026 Mobile App — a unified platform for seamless event navigation, exhibitor discovery, B2B meetings, AI-powered assistance, digital badges & lead capture. #BharatTex2026 #MinistryOfTextiles #Textiles #DigitalIndia #GlobalTextileExpo #TextileIndustry #MakeInIndia @Bharat_tex @PIBTextiles

Union Minister of Textiles,Shri Giriraj Singh Inaugurates the National Seminar on “New Age Fibres – Innovation, Research and the Road Ahead” Read More: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… @girirajsinghbjp @PmargheritaBJP @TexMinIndia @cotcorp_ho @PIB_India

Thematic discussions at the “New Age Fibres” Seminar brought together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to deliberate on innovation-driven growth, emerging opportunities, and the future trajectory of New Age Fibres in India. #NewAgeFibres @PIBTextiles

✨ National Seminar on New Age Fibres 🇮🇳 Smt. Vrunda Manohar Desai, IRS, Textile Commissioner, GoI, Mumbai, moderated the session on “Foundational Framework: Building the New Age Fibre Blueprint” at the National Seminar on New Age Fibres, highlighting India’s vision for sustainable, diversified, and future-ready textiles under the National Fibre Mission today in New Delhi. The seminar was inaugurated by Hon’ble Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh. Hon’ble Minister of State for Textiles Shri Pabitra Margherita, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Ms. Padmini Singla, Joint Secretary (Fibre), Ms. Amrit Raj, Jute Commissioner, and Smt. Vrunda Manohar Desai, Textile Commissioner, GoI, Mumbai, along with senior officers from MoT, State Governments, experts, researchers, industry captains, and entrepreneurs were also present. Three task forces, constituted under the Chairmanship of Dr. Sarveshwar N. Bhure, Joint Textile Commissioner, presented their findings with coordinated recommendations for strengthening the ecosystem of New Age Natural Fibres. One member from each task force represented a Textile Research Association and delivered presentations on the Comprehensive Assessment Report prepared on New Age Natural Fibres. The session featured insights from Dr. M.S. Parmar, Director General, Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), Dr. A.K. Sharma, Director, Indian Jute Industries Research Association (IJIRA), and Dr. Prakash Vasudevan, Director, South India Textile Research Association (SITRA), focusing on the development of New Age Fibres such as Flax, Milkweed, Hemp, Bamboo, Ramie, Sisal, Banana, Pineapple, and Kapok. Discussions during the seminar emphasised the importance of technology adoption, processing infrastructure, skill development, certification support, and industry collaboration to build a globally competitive ecosystem for bio-based and sustainable fibres. The deliberations also highlighted India’s strong potential to emerge as a global hub for New Age Fibres by leveraging its agro-climatic diversity, agricultural strengths, and growing technical textile capabilities to support sustainability, rural livelihoods, and industrial applications. #Textiles #Innovation #Development #TextilesSeminar #IndiaGrowth #TextileCommissionerIndia #TextileCommissionerMumbai #SustainableTextiles #NewAgeFibres #TechnicalTextiles

🧵 Building India’s Future with New Age Natural Fibres 🇮🇳 Hon’ble Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh unveiled “Booklet on New Age Textile Fibres” and “Comprehensive Assessment Report on New Age Natural Fibres” in the “National Seminar on New Age Fibres – Innovation, Research and the Road Ahead” today in New Delhi. Hon’ble Minister of State for Textiles Shri Pabitra Margherita, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Ms. Padmini Singla, Joint Secretary (Fibre), Ms. Amrit Raj, Jute Commissioner, and Smt. Vrunda Manohar Desai, Textile Commissioner, GoI, Mumbai, along with senior officers from MoT, State Governments, experts, researchers, industry captains, and entrepreneurs were also present on the occasion. The booklet prepared by the Office of the Textile Commissioner, Mumbai, showcases the importance, applications, and future potential of New Age Natural Fibres such as Milkweed, Flax, Hemp, Bamboo, Ramie, Sisal, Banana, Pineapple Leaf Fibre (PALF), Kapok, and Nettle driving innovation in the textile sector. The Comprehensive Assessment Report presents detailed assessments covering production and availability, agronomy and cultivation practices, fibre extraction and processing technologies, value addition, market opportunities, institutional frameworks, policy support, challenges, and future growth potential of New Age Natural Fibres. Three dedicated Task Forces were also constituted under the Chairmanship of Dr. Sarveshwar Bhure, Joint Textile Commissioner, to undertake detailed studies on New Age Fibres with the objective of unlocking their full potential and strengthening India’s sustainable fibre ecosystem. #Textiles #Innovation #Development #TextilesSeminar #IndiaGrowth #TextileCommissionerIndia #TextileCommissionerMumbai

Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh inaugurated the National Seminar on “New Age Fibres – Innovation, Research and the Road Ahead” today in New Delhi. Hon’ble Minister of State for Textiles Shri Pabitra Margherita, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, senior officials, researchers and innovators were also present on the occasion. The seminar brings together key stakeholders to deliberate on sustainable, innovative and future-ready fibre solutions for strengthening India’s textile ecosystem. #NewAgeFibres #Cotton #Jute #Textiles #Innovation #SustainableTextiles #NationalJuteBoard @cotcorp_ho @PIB_India @PIBTextiles @girirajsinghbjp @PmargheritaBJP

Weaving sustainability into every thread, every fabric, every future. From cleaner production to conscious innovation, India’s textile sector is embracing a greener tomorrow!