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Surat’s Textile Hub Gears Up For Deep Sea Cluster Project

Textile Insights January 7, 2026

Surat, India’s leading diamond and textile hub, is set for a major industrial shift as the Gujarat government moves closer to launching the ‘Surat Cluster Deep Sea’ project, a landmark environmental initiative aimed at supporting over 400 water-intensive industries, including textiles,

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Ministry Of Textiles Ends 2025 On Strong Note With Export Growth, Reforms And Infra Push

Textile Insights January 5, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles closed 2025 on a strong note, reporting significant progress across infrastructure creation, exports, farmer support, skilling and regulatory reforms, reinforcing India’s position as a global textile powerhouse. Textile and apparel exports rose to US$ 37.8 billion in 2024–25, registering 5% growth and generating a robust trade surplus of US$ 28.2

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Textile Ministry Holds First Coordination Committee Meeting Of Textile Research Associations

Textile Insights December 22, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles convened the first Coordination Committee Meeting of Textile Research Associations (TRAs) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh, Secretary (Textiles) Neelam Shami Rao and senior officials of the ministry. The meeting focused on strengthening coordination among Textile Research Associations to

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Tamil Nadu CM Urges PM Modi To Address US Tariffs Impacting Exports

Textile Insights December 18, 2025

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene over the 50 per cent tariffs recently imposed by the United States on Indian exports, warning that the levies have triggered a severe crisis in the State’s major export-driven sectors, particularly textiles, apparel and leather. In a letter to the Prime […]

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NICDC, Ministry Of Textiles Engage Developers For PPP PM MITRA Parks

Textile Insights December 18, 2025

The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), in association with the Ministry of Textiles, has conducted a stakeholder consultation with prospective master developers to explore partnerships under the PPP/DBFOT model for the development of PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks. The meet was part of ongoing market-sounding

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President Of India Confers Shilp Guru And National Handicraft Awards For 2023–24

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

President of India Droupadi Murmu conferred the Shilp Guru Awards and National Handicraft Awards for 2023 and 2024 at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, honouring India’s master craftspersons, designers and innovators for their outstanding contribution to the handicrafts sector. A total of 48 awards were presented, including 12 Shilp Guru Awards and […]

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Ministry Of Textiles Launches Nationwide Chaupal Programme

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

The Ministry of Textiles has launched the nationwide rollout of the Chaupal Programme in New Delhi as part of National Handicrafts Week celebrations. The initiative was organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) in the presence of Secretary (Textiles) Neelam Shami Rao. The Chaupal Programme aims to promote awareness of handicraft traditions,

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Textiles Secretary Visits The Kunj During National Handicrafts Week

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

As part of the ongoing National Handicrafts & Heritage Week 2025 celebrations, Secretary to the Ministry of Textiles, Neelam Shami Rao, visited The Kunj, the flagship retail and cultural space of the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), on December 10. She was accompanied by Amrit Raj, Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), along with senior ministry

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Textiles Minister Reviews Progress Of PM MITRA Parks

Textile Insights December 15, 2025

The Minister of Textiles chaired a review meeting on 4 December 2025 to assess the progress and upcoming milestones of the PM MITRA Parks initiative. Senior officials from the ministry and state governments were present during the session. During the meeting, officials presented updates on the implementation of the parks. External infrastructure works worth Rs […]

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MPIDC Speeds Up Work On Two New Industrial Parks In Neemuch

Textile Insights December 9, 2025

The Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) has accelerated work on two upcoming industrial areas, Jhanjharwada and Cheetakheda, in Neemuch district, positioning them as strategic manufacturing hubs for investors from neighbouring Rajasthan and Gujarat. Together, the two parks involve a planned investment of nearly Rs 200 crore and are expected to draw