Indian Textiles Ministry To Curb Sub-Standard Quality Exports

In order to control exports of sub-standard textile products and bolster India’s reputation in the global market, the Union Textiles Ministry is planning a significant upgrade of its testing infrastructure.

“The move comes amid concerns that poor-quality pashmina shawls and silk exports have been hurting the country’s image as a reliable supplier,” Mint reported.

According to sources, the ministry aims to establish new state-of-the-art laboratories and upgrade existing facilities to stringently test and validate the purity of textile products.

Products to be particularly tested include pashmina, silk, cotton, and coarse-wool items, before they are shipped to international buyers.

This initiative is expected to play a pivotal role in enhancing quality standards of Indian textile exports and instill greater confidence among global buyers regarding quality of the products they purchase.