To strengthen India’s cotton value chain, the Ministry of Textiles convened a high-level Chintan Shivir in Nagpur under the theme A Strategic Framework for Doubling Cotton Productivity and Augmenting Quality Fibre. The forum brought together policymakers, scientists, industry leaders and
Industry Backs Textile-Centric Budget, TEEM and Tex Eco in Focus The Ministry of Textiles held its first post-budget National Industry Consultation at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi on February 19, 2026, bringing together senior officials, industry leaders, financial institutions and stakeholders from across the textile value chain. The meeting focused on implementing two major
The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC), in association with the Ministry of Textiles (MoT), held a stakeholder consultation with prospective master developers to explore collaboration opportunities under the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model for the development of PM Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) parks. Conducted under
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
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
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
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,
Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, visited NITRA, Ghaziabad to inspect the ongoing Milkweed (Aak) cultivation fields. NITRA’s research on Milkweed fibre known for being heat-resistant, lightweight and eco-friendly is emerging as a promising breakthrough for the textile industry. Led by NITRA’s Director General, Dr. M.S. Parmar, the project brings together
The Government of India has approved the Rs 305-crore Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up (Tex-RAMPS) Scheme, a major initiative aimed at strengthening research, innovation and global competitiveness in the textile industry. Announced on 27 November 2025, the scheme will be implemented as a fully funded Central Sector programme by the
India and Saudi Arabia are nearing the finalisation of a major agreement aimed at doubling bilateral textile trade, with Riyadh expressing strong interest in increasing imports of high-quality Indian fabrics. According to senior officials in the Ministry of Textiles, the proposed pact is in its “last leg” of negotiations and includes discussions on duty






















