Industry

ITTA Urges Support For Technical Textiles From Ministry Of Textiles

Textile Insights September 2, 2024

The Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA) recently met with the Union Minister of Textiles, Government of India, Giriraj Singh, in Delhi. The meeting addressed key opportunities and challenges within the Indian technical textile industry and presented several recommendations for its

Industry

Union Minister Of Textiles Praises NITRA’s R&D Innovations

Textile Insights September 2, 2024

On August 21, 2024, Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, met with Dr. M. S. Parmar, Director and senior scientist at the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), to commend their R&D achievements. The focus was on NITRA’s work on “cellulose-based indigenous high Clo value and low-density surface modified natural fibre for developing

Policies

Textiles Minister Reviews PLI Scheme Progress

Textile Insights August 22, 2024

Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh met the beneficiaries of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for MMF apparel, fabrics, and technical textiles on 20th August in New Delhi. The participants shared their ongoing commitment, successes, experiences, feedback, and challenges related to the scheme. Giriraj Singh confirmed the Government’s dedication to

Event

Minister of Textiles Highlights FDI Opportunities At Gartex Texprocess

Textile Insights August 2, 2024

The 11th edition of Gartex Texprocess India commenced yesterday with a grand opening at the state-of-the-art expo centre, Yashobhoomi, IICC, Dwarka, New Delhi. Chief Guest, Giriraj Singh, Minister of Textiles, highlighted FDIs and joint ventures as significant opportunities in the sector. The show floor is packed with over 180 exhibitors presenting more than 600 brands

Policies

PLI Scheme Expanded to Boost Garment Sector, Announces Union Minister

June 26, 2024

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh announced the expansion of the Rs 10,000 crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to the garment sector, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing and exports. This announcement was made during his inaugural address at the India International Garment Fair (IIGF) at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre. Singh emphasized the

Technical Textile & Nonwoven

ITTA Meets New Minister Of Textiles To Discuss Future Of Technical Textiles

June 15, 2024

The Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA) had a highly productive and cordial meeting with the new Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, in New Delhi on June 13, 2024. During the meeting, ITTA provided an overview of its activities and achievements over the past decade in the field of technical textiles. The association highlighted its ongoing […]

Industry

Giriraj Singh Is The New Minister Of Textiles

June 10, 2024

Giriraj Singh, BJP MP from Begusarai Loksabha constituency in Bihar, has been appointed as the new Minister of Textiles. Previously, he served as the Minister of Cooperative, Animal Husbandry, and Fisheries Resources Development in the Government of Bihar. The Ministry of Textiles, previously was held by Piyush Goyal. He has now been appointed as the […]