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India Aims to Become Global Textile Hub by 2030 with Guwahati Conference

A two-day National Textiles Ministers' Conference begins in Guwahati to position India as a global textile manufacturing hub by 2030. The event, themed "India's Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage and Innovation," will bring together ministers and officials from across the country. Discussions will focus on policy, investment, exports, sustainability, and flagship initiatives like PM MITRA Parks. The conference aims to strengthen collaboration and chart a roadmap for a competitive and inclusive textile sector.

Key Points: National Textiles Ministers' Conference 2026 in Guwahati

  • Boost textile exports & employment
  • Focus on PM MITRA Parks & sustainability
  • Strengthen Centre-State collaboration
  • Promote technical textiles & innovation
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National Textiles Ministers' conference in Guwahati to position India as global hub

India hosts a national conference to boost textile exports, investment, and sustainability, aiming to become a global manufacturing hub by 2030.

"India's Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage and Innovation - Conference Theme"

New Delhi, Jan 7

With an aim to provide a platform for deliberations on policy, investment, sustainability, exports, infrastructure development, and technological advancement in the textile sector, a two-day 'National Textiles Ministers' Conference 2026' will be organised in Assam, it was announced on Wednesday.

Organised by the Ministry of Textiles, in collaboration with the Government of Assam, the event will commence from January 8 in Guwahati.

The conference will be held under the theme "India's Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage and Innovation", bringing together Textile Ministers and senior officials from states and Union Territories across the nation.

It aligns with the government's vision of positioning India as a global textile manufacturing hub by 2030, with a focus on boosting exports, employment generation, and inclusive growth, in line with the ethos of "Vikas Bhi, VirasatBhi".

The inaugural session will be attended by the Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh; Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma and Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, along with other dignitaries.

The conference will feature sessions covering key areas such as Infrastructure and Investment, Expanding India's Textile Exports, Raw Materials and Fibres, Technical Textiles and New-Age Fibres, and Preserving and Promoting Handlooms and Handicrafts. Special focus will be placed on flagship initiatives such as the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks, sustainability and environmental compliance, technical textiles, innovation, and integrated value-chain development.

"Ministers and officials from States and Union Territories across the nation, are expected to participate and share best practices, challenges and policy suggestions aimed at strengthening the textile value chain across regions and districts," said the statement.

The National Textiles Ministers' conference is expected to strengthen Centre-State collaboration and chart a clear roadmap for a competitive, sustainable, and inclusive textile sector, the statement added.

- IANS

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Priya S
"Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi" is the perfect theme. We must grow our textile industry while fiercely protecting our heritage crafts like Banarasi, Kanjeevaram, and Assam's own Muga silk. Conferences are good, but I hope they have a solid plan to ensure artisans get fair prices and global market access.
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Rohit P
PM MITRA parks can be a game-changer if implemented well. Need to focus on ease of doing business and reducing compliance burdens for MSMEs. The competition from Bangladesh and Vietnam is fierce. Hope this conference delivers actionable policies, not just speeches.
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Sarah B
The focus on technical textiles and sustainability is crucial for the future. As a consumer, I want more eco-friendly Indian brands. Hope this pushes innovation in recycled materials and reduces the environmental footprint of the industry.
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Meera T
Good step, but execution is key. We've had many such conferences before. Will the states actually collaborate effectively? The handloom sector especially needs more than talk—it needs marketing support, design intervention, and protection from power loom copies.
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Vikram M
Positioning India as a global hub by 2030 is an ambitious goal. It requires massive investment in skilling. Our youth need training in modern textile technology, not just traditional methods. Hope the conference addresses the skill gap seriously.

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