New Delhi, Sep 26
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) creates a win–win framework — offering secure, sustainable sourcing and technology partnerships for the UK, and enhanced market access, tariff reduction, mutual recognition of standards and investor confidence for India, according to the government.
A high-level Indian delegation led by Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, showcased India’s expanding strength in the technical textiles sector at a dedicated Technical Textiles Roadshow in Manchester, UK.
The effort underlined India’s robust capabilities and commitment to innovation-driven and sustainable growth.
Rao stressed that technical textiles are among India’s fastest-growing segments, driven by R&D, advanced manufacturing and circular economy practices.
She highlighted India’s focus on sustainability, green manufacturing and waste reduction under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) scheme to strengthen long-term competitiveness.
Rao also encouraged UK retailers and industrial users to partner with India’s cost-competitive, innovation-led ecosystem to build resilient and sustainable supply chains.
The delegation also visited leading innovation hubs including the Manchester Fashion Institute at Manchester Metropolitan University and the Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre, Manchester, to explore partnerships in advanced materials, sustainable technical textiles and circular fashion models.
The visit is expected to facilitate greater trade opportunities, joint ventures, investment and technology partnerships between India and the UK.
Flagship schemes such as PM MITRA mega textile parks, the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme and the NTTM are creating world-class infrastructure and an enabling business environment.
“Combined with the market access benefits of CETA, India is advancing its vision to double textile exports by 2030, while supporting a mutually beneficial, sustainable and future-ready India–UK textile trade partnership,†said Ministry of Textiles.
—IANS
— IANS
Reader Comments
Hope this actually benefits our small and medium textile units, not just the big players. The government needs to ensure trickle-down effect to grassroots level.
As someone working in textile exports, this agreement could be game-changing. The mutual recognition of standards will save so much time and compliance costs.
Manchester's textile heritage combined with India's manufacturing prowess - what a powerful combination! The circular economy focus is particularly impressive.
While the vision is good, implementation is key. Hope the PM MITRA parks actually get operational soon and create the promised employment opportunities.
Technical textiles are the future! From medical textiles to geotextiles - India has huge potential. Glad to see government pushing this sector. ðŸ‘
The UK partnership could bring much-needed technology transfer. Our weavers and artisans need modern techniques while preserving traditional skills. Balanced approach needed.
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