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India's Textiles Ministers Meet in Guwahati to Weave a $350 Billion Vision

The National Textiles Ministers' Conference will be held in Guwahati on January 8-9, jointly organized by the Ministry of Textiles and the Assam Government. The conference aims to develop a coordinated strategy to position India as a global textiles hub, targeting a $350 billion industry and $100 billion in exports by 2030. Key sessions will cover infrastructure, exports, technical textiles, and revitalizing traditional crafts, with a special conclave dedicated to unlocking the North-Eastern region's textile potential. The inaugural session will be attended by Union Minister Giriraj Singh, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Minister of State Pabitra Margherita.

Key Points: National Textiles Ministers' Conference in Guwahati Jan 8-9

  • Strategy for global manufacturing hub
  • $350B industry & $100B export vision
  • Focus on NE region's textiles
  • Sessions on tech textiles & handlooms
  • Infrastructure & investment push
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National Textiles Ministers' Conference to be held in Guwahati on January 8-9

Union & state ministers meet in Guwahati to strategize for a $350B textile industry & $100B exports by 2030, focusing on heritage & innovation.

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

Guwahati, January 4

The National Textiles Ministers' Conference is scheduled to be held in Guwahati on January 8 and 9, with the theme "India's Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage & Innovation", according to the Ministry of Textiles.

Organised jointly by the Ministry of Textiles and the Assam Government, the two-day conference aims to bring together Union and State Ministers of Textiles, senior officials from Union and State Governments, and other stakeholders to deliberate on a coordinated national strategy to position India as a global textiles manufacturing hub.

The deliberations align with the national vision of developing a USD 350 billion textile industry and achieving USD 100 billion in textile exports by 2030.

The Inaugural Session on January 8 will be attended by the Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh, the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita, and other dignitaries.

The two-day conference will have sessions focusing on Infrastructure & Investment, Expanding Exports, Competitiveness, Raw Materials & Fibres, New Frontiers, including technical textiles, research & development, and Revitalising Traditional Textiles, with emphasis on handloom and handicrafts for modern markets.

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.

A conclave on "Strengthening and Empowering the Textiles Sector of the North-Eastern Region of India" will also be held on January 8, with the participation of the Union Minister of Textiles, the Minister of State for Textiles, State Ministers from all North-Eastern States, Members of Parliament, and senior officials.

The conclave will focus on silk, handloom and bamboo-based textiles, promotion of women-led enterprises, and branding "Textiles from North-East", aimed at unlocking the region's unique textile strengths and integrating them with national and global value chains.

A special exhibition of Indian handlooms and handicrafts from across the nation is also being organised by the office of DC Handlooms and DC Handicrafts.

- ANI

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Rohit P
USD 350 billion industry by 2030 is an ambitious target. Conferences are good, but we need faster implementation on the ground. Simplifying GST for handloom cooperatives, easier access to credit for small artisans, and better marketing platforms are key. Hope they move from talk to action.
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Aman W
Good to see the conference in Guwahati. Development should reach all corners. The focus on technical textiles and R&D is crucial for competing globally. We can't just rely on traditional sectors; need innovation in materials like geotextiles, medical textiles etc. Make in India for the world!
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Sarah B
The exhibition part is what excites me! India's handloom diversity is incredible - from Pashmina to Kanchipuram to Assam silk. Hope they leverage e-commerce and global branding effectively. Our weavers are artists, they need recognition and fair prices, not just sympathy.
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Karthik V
With respect, I hope this isn't another photo-op conference. We have seen many such meetings. The challenge is coordination between central and state policies. Also, protecting our traditional designs from cheap copies is vital. Let's see some actionable outcomes and follow-ups.
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Meera T
As someone from a family of weavers, I welcome this. But the real issue is the middlemen who eat up the profit. If the conference can create direct market linkages for clusters and teach weavers about digital tools, that would be a game-changer. Jai Handloom! 🇮🇳

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