PM Modi inaugurates Textiles India Exhibition 2017
PM Modi inaugurates Textiles India Exhibition 2017

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the exhibition on textile sector at Helipad Grounds Exhibition Centre at Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Inaugurating the Textile India 2017 trade fair, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the efforts of the Ministry of Textiles in organising the largest trade fair in the country for stakeholders of the textile sector to come together and promote skill that is close to Indian culture and heritage.

The PM said, "India has the most liberal investment policy for investment in the textile sector. It has abundant supply of raw material like cotton, jute, silk and man-made fibre, which provides the country a distinct advantage over other countries. The resulting higher demand of products offers a huge domestic market for textile products."

He said that the government is focussed on the growth of the textile industry and has, in the past few years, seen healthy competition among states in attracting investment in the sector.

He added, "The time has come to focus on textile exports and urged states to take necessary steps to channelize resources. He further added that innovation and research are the new mantra for the much needed growth of the sector."

Highlighting the growing demand for products with zero carbon footprints, he said that efforts should be made to promote organic products and further explore the niche markets that demand such products. He stressed that further research should be made to develop fabric from other natural sources too, as this will establish India as valued partner for countries seeking growth and investment opportunities in the Textile sector.

The Minister of Textiles, Smriti Irani, who was present at the inaugural function said, "Textile India seeks to bring together global leaders in value chain of Indian Textile industry. We seek to understand best global practices in the textile sector. During the three years of our government, we have launched the India Handloom brand. Textile India 2017 brings together textile, tradition, and technology. It is a mega conclave that has been organised with the objective of promoting the textile sector; connecting and collaborating with all stakeholders and helping in the realisation of the Prime Minister’s dream of giving the sector a push for further growth and aligning it with the Make in India campaign."

In the presence of OP Kohli, Governor of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani, Chief Minister, Gujarat said that Gujarat is the Textile Capital of India and the Summit has received more strength through the support received from states such as Andhra Pradesh and Assam.

PM Modi had launched the textile policy in Gujarat in 2012 to provide financial and physical support to the sector, as a result of which more than 28 textile parks have been established in the state. In last 4 years, 29,500 crore has been invested in the sector in the state.

The Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu was also present at the inauguration.  Among others Richard Heald, CEO, UKIBC and David Cummings, President and CEO of US Polo Assn. participated in the inaugural programme, where they expressed their interest in collaborating with India and sharing technologies to help India create new avenues for further growth of the textile sector on a global scale.

 

 
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