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Guwahati Conclave Sets Roadmap to Make India a Global Textile Powerhouse

The National Textiles Ministers' Conference in Guwahati concluded with a focus on creating a clear roadmap to establish India as a global textile hub. Deliberations centered on boosting exports to USD 100 billion by 2030 through enhanced competitiveness and branding. The conference highlighted the Northeastern region's dominance, contributing over 50% of the country's handloom output. Key sessions emphasized preserving textile heritage while ensuring market access and livelihoods for artisans through innovation and digital platforms.

Key Points: India's Roadmap to Become Global Textile Hub from Guwahati Meet

  • Roadmap for global textile hub
  • Focus on $100B exports by 2030
  • NE region leads handloom production
  • Heritage preservation & market access
  • Centre-State collaboration on schemes
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Guwahati conclave charts future roadmap to make India a global textile hub: Minister Pabitra Margherita

National Textiles Ministers' Conference in Guwahati charts a roadmap for innovation, sustainability, and achieving $100B in textile exports by 2030.

"a clear roadmap for fulfilling the vision of making India a global textile hub - Pabitra Margherita"

Guwahati, January 10

The two-day National Textiles Ministers' Conference held in Guwahati this week had seen serious deliberations on various aspects of the textile sector, and it would lead to a clear roadmap for fulfilling the vision of making India a global textile hub, Union Minister of State of Textiles and External Affairs Pabitra Margherita said.

Addressing the conference, the Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, said it was a moment of pride that the National Textiles Ministers' Conference had been organised in Guwahati, bringing together the Centre and the States to jointly build a roadmap for the textile sector.

According to a statement from the Ministry of Textiles, the Union MoS added that through dialogue and coordination between representatives of the Centre and State governments, the conference enabled the Indian textile industry to expand its presence in the global market.

Referring to the Handloom Census 2019-20, Minister Margherita highlighted that the Northeastern region accounts for the highest handloom production in the country, contributing around 52 per cent of the total handloom output.

The conclave concluded on Friday after two days of extensive deliberations on strengthening India's textile ecosystem through innovation, sustainability, heritage preservation, and export growth. The conference witnessed participation of Ministers and officials from States and UTs across the nation. On Thursday, the inaugural session was attended by the Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, and the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav.

On the second day of the conference, discussions focused on expanding exports, competitiveness and branding of Textiles of India.

The Centre and State dialogue focused on competitiveness, support, expectations and vision of achieving USD 100 billion in textile exports by 2030.

Another key session focused on traditional textiles, handlooms, and handicrafts, emphasising the preservation of India's rich textile heritage while ensuring market access, value addition, branding, and livelihoods for artisans and weavers. Participants stressed the need for convergence of schemes, design innovation and digital platforms to enhance income generation.

Senior officials and Ministers underscored the importance of collaboration between the Centre and the States. States were encouraged to leverage the Ministry of Textiles' flagship schemes, including infrastructure development, technology upgradation, and sustainability-driven initiatives.

The North-Eastern Region's unique strengths--its rich handloom heritage, GI-tagged products, diverse silk varieties, bamboo crafts, and strong participation of women artisans and weavers--were also highlighted during the deliberations.

- ANI

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Aman W
USD 100 billion exports by 2030 is an ambitious target. The intent is good, but execution is key. We need to move beyond just meetings and announcements. States and Centre must work seamlessly, cut red tape for exporters, and seriously invest in sustainable tech. Let's see concrete action plans now.
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Rohit P
Great to see Guwahati hosting this! The NE contributes 52% of handloom? That's a massive stat most of India doesn't know. Branding "Textiles of India" globally should definitely highlight this diversity - from Assam silks to Banarasi weaves. Make in India should also mean *Wear* from India! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
As someone who loves sustainable fashion, I'm glad innovation and sustainability were discussed. The world is moving towards eco-friendly textiles. India has the raw materials and traditional knowledge. Combining that with modern tech for sustainable production could be our unique selling point globally.
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Karthik V
While the vision is good, I have a respectful criticism. We've heard such "roadmaps" before. The real issue is the gap between policy and the weaver. Middlemen still take most profits. Digital platforms and direct market linkages are mentioned, but implementation is slow. Hope this conclave leads to faster, tangible results for the artisans.
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Meera T
Preserving heritage is crucial. My grandmother was a weaver. It's not just about income, it's about preserving our culture and stories in every thread. Glad they emphasized women artisans too. Schemes should ensure they get fair wages and recognition. Jai Hind ki haath ka kaam! ✨

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