Textile Ministry

In a first, textiles ministry to give platform to showcase circular items

For the first time, the textiles ministry will provide a platform to women-led startups to showcase circular products -- which are largely based on textile waste -- pre or post consumption-- at an exhibition next week. As part of the International Women's Day celebration, the ministry of textiles is organising a week-long celebratory programme at Handloom Haat, Janpath, New Delhi. "As the consumers especially in developed markets are becoming more and more discerning and conscious of their carbon footprint and the environmental impact as an industry, we would also have to gear up," textiles secretary Rachna Shah said. Another textile ministry official observed that internationally there is a movement towards circular economy and lifestyle. Circularity in textiles is also catching up especially with new regulations coming in from the EU and US. "Most of our export obligations are covered by circularity. We find that many women-led startups have ventured into schemes where they take

Govt may bring 151 technical textile items under quality control order

The government is considering the inclusion of 151 technical textile items under the Quality Control Order, a move expected to curb substandard imports, an official said on Friday. The move assumes significance as India has heavy import dependence on machinery and specialty fibre for technical textiles. To deliberate upon the issue, stakeholder consultations will be held on February 28, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Textiles Rajeev Saxena said, adding that "151 items now we are considering to bring under quality control order". However, he did not specify these identified items. Technical Textiles can be described as textile materials and products used primarily for their technical performance and functional properties rather than their aesthetics or decorative characteristics. They can be classified into industrial, functional, performance, engineering, invisible and hi-tech categories. Of USD 260 billion market size globally, India's technical textiles contribution was USD

Textile minister discusses unutilised production capacity in man-made fibre

Union minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday discussed high levels of unutilised production capacities of man-made fibre due to imports with stakeholders at a meeting here. Holding the first meeting, the newly constituted Textile Advisory Group for Manmade Fibre (MMF) at Vanijya Bhavan, the minister said the government will expedite enforcement of all the Quality Control Order (QCO) on the MMF products. "Goyal suggested that different segments of the value chain need to be supportive to each other's requirements and challenges for the holistic growth of the sector," an official statement said. The textiles ministry stated that high levels of unutilised production capacities of man-made fibre due to import was discussed, adding that stakeholders suggested various possible solutions to strengthen and revamp the MMF value chain. The matters of import surge of cheap imports of PTA and MEG into India was also discussed. Goyal said the government will expedite enforcement of all the Quality ..

Countries eager to sign FTAs with India: Piyush Goyal in Rajya Sabha

Countries across the world are looking at India as a trusted partner and want to sign free trade agreements with it after its emergence as a strong force in the world, Textile Minister Piyush Goyal said in the Rajya Sabha on Friday. He said talks are underway with the European Union, Gulf countries, Canada and the United Kingdom for free trade agreements (FTA) and the FTAs with two developed economies of the UAE and Australia will be enforced in this year alone. Replying to supplementaries during the Question Hour, the minister said it is true that in last few years, Bangladesh and Vietnam have made progress in the field of cotton textiles and garments. Bangladesh is still the least developed country (LDC) and will remain so till 2026 and because of that it gets duty free access in all world markets, he noted. Similarly, Vietnam has a FTA with the European Union due to which they get duty free access to the big market while our garments attract 9 to 10 percent duty in EU markets,

India will aim to achieve $100 bn export target for textiles by 2030: Goyal

Citing the case of the FTA negotiations with the United Kingdom, Goyal said the country had a 9 per cent duty on different items and if that goes away, it will benefit the sector, he said

National Technical Textiles Mission: Centre clears 23 strategic projects

The Ministry of Textiles cleared 23 strategic research projects worth around Rs 60 crores in the areas of specialty fibres, sustainable textiles, geotextiles, mobiltech and sports textiles under the chairmanship of Union Minister of Textiles Piyush Goyal, on Wednesday, informed the Ministry of Textiles on Friday.These strategic research projects fall under the flagship programme 'National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM).Among these 23 Research projects, 12 Projects of Speciality Fibres having application areas in Agriculture, Smart Textiles, Healthcare, Strategic Application and Protective gears were cleared. 4 Projects from Sustainable Textiles having application areas in Agriculture and Healthcare sectors were cleared. Also, five projects from Geotextile, one from Mobiltech and one from Sportech were cleared, informed the Ministry.Member NITI Aayog (Science & Tech) & Principle Scientific Advisor (PSA) provided inputs pertaining to Technical Textile for the meeting ...

Govt clears 23 strategic projects under National Technical Textiles Mission

The Centre has cleared 23 strategic research projects of around Rs 60 crore in the areas of specialty fibres, sustainable textiles, geotextiles, mobiltech and sports textiles under its flagship programme National Technical Textiles Mission. The projects were approved under the chairmanship of Textiles Minister Piyush Goyal on September 14, an official statement said on Friday. "Among these 23 research projects, 12 projects of Speciality Fibres having application areas in agriculture, smart textiles, healthcare, strategic application and protective gears were cleared. "Four projects from sustainable textiles having application area in agriculture and healthcare sector were cleared. Also, five projects from geotextile, 1 from mobiltech and 1 from sportech were cleared," the Textile Ministry stated. While addressing the esteemed group of Scientists and Technical Technologists, Goyal said, "Industry and Academia connect is essential for the growth of research and development in the ..

In 75th year of Independence, India may shut down British India Corp

Established by British entrepreneur Sir Alexander MacRobert in 1920, the public limited company produced woollen products under the brand name "Dhariwal, apart from "Lal-Imli" -- once household names

Textile min receives applications for PLI in man-made fibres, techtex

The textile ministry has received applications from as many as 67 companies to avail benefits of the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for man-made fibres and technical textile sectors.

'India's textiles exports can touch $100 bn from current $40 bn in 5 years'

Textiles Secretary Upendra Prasad Singh said the country's apparel industry must focus on vertical integration to increase its scale and size to benefit from the production-linked incentive scheme

Govt extends timeline for submitting applications under textile PLI scheme

Under the scheme, incentives worth Rs 10,683 cr will be provided over 5 years for manufacturing man-made fabric, garments-jerseys and certain other products

Apparel exports rise 10.22 % to $1,190 mn in Sept as sector sees recovery

Industry representatives believe this is an indication that the sector has begun its V-shaped recovery and the situation would get better

Govt to set up mega parks near ports to attract FDI: Textile secretary

Addressing a conference, Textile Secretary Ravi Capoor said there has been a "very good response" from state governments on the proposed mega parks

Textile ministry to skill 400,000 people under Samarth scheme in 18 states

Around four lakh people across 18 states will be skilled under 'Samarth', a scheme for capacity building and skilling in the textile sector, as part of agreements signed between the Centre and state governments. Several pacts to this effect were exchanged between the textile ministry and state government representatives here on Wednesday in the presence of Union Minister Smriti Irani. "Given the diligence that you (state government representatives) have shown by your mere presence here, that gives me hope that today 18 of us including the Government of India have resolved only under this one roof to skill 4 lakh people which I think is the first such big step ever in the history of our country," the textile minister said. The 18 states include Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Kerala, Mizoram, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Tripura, Karnataka, Odisha, Manipur, Haryana, Meghalaya, Jharkhand and Uttarakhand. The textile-related ...

Govt to organise outreach programme for Textile MSMEs on Wednesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the 100 days programme for support and outreach to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) on November 2, last year

Textile ministry may simplify ATUFS norms soon to make it industry friendly

Steering committee discussed existing complicated norms on Thursday, to call for a meeting with industry players soon

Textile Ministry issues draft BIS-based quality standards for cotton bales

Industry experts say this would help Indian cotton to get better prices in the long run and, in turn, benefit farmers

Textiles ministry giving out less for tech upgrading

The government announced a Rs 6,000-crore package for the sector to generate 10 million jobs and boost exports by $30 billion