Event

Handloom Hackathon 2026 Showcases Innovation To Transform India’s Handloom Sector

Textile Insights August 14, 2026

The Handloom Hackathon 2026, a nationwide innovation initiative organized by the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms under the Ministry of Textiles, concluded successfully at the Research and Innovation Park, IIT Delhi. Conceptualized by ThinkStartup, the competition attracted

Product Launch & Innovation

GI & Beyond 2.0 Launches Digital Platform For Handloom Growth

Textile Insights August 11, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles has unveiled the Digital Handloom Atlas – One Platform. Endless Markets, a new digital platform aimed at enhancing the visibility and market reach of India’s handloom products, including Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged textiles, during the GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit in New Delhi. Organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner

Event

MoT Hosts Two-Day Workshop To Strengthen Financial Governance

Textile Insights May 27, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles (MoT), in association with the Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management (AJNIFM), successfully organised a two-day workshop for Finance Officers on 23–24 May 2026 to enhance financial governance and strengthen institutional financial management practices. Conducted by the Office of the Chief Controller of Accounts (O/o CCA) under the

Event

Textiles Committee Organizes Jute Mark India Awareness Workshop in Mumbai

Textile Insights March 11, 2025

Textiles Committee, under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, organized an Awareness Workshop under the Jute Mark India (JMI) Scheme on March 10, 2025, at Hotel Radisson Blu, Mumbai. The workshop aimed to create awareness and provide insights into the JMI Scheme. The event was convened by Kartikay Dhanda, Secretary, Textiles Committee, and Dr. […]

Industry

Industry Leaders Appointed to Textiles Committee

Textile Insights August 18, 2024

Bhadresh Dodhia and Rakesh Mehra have been appointed as members of the Textiles Committee, a statutory body under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Bhadresh Dodhia, Chairman of MATEXIL (formerly SRTEPC), expressed his commitment to driving growth, innovation and sustainability in the Indian textile industry. “I am honoured to be part of the Textiles […]

Cotton

CITI And ILO Collaborate To Promote Rights At Work Among Cotton Farmers

Textile Insights August 10, 2024

India, the second-largest producer and consumer of cotton globally, cultivates cotton across 11 major states with about 6.5 million farmers, including 40% women and numerous migrant labourers on leased land. Given the sector’s vulnerabilities, CITI and ILO are partnering to promote Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work (FPRW) among cotton farmers, particularly

Cotton

SISPA Urges CCI to Prioritize Cotton Sales To MSME Mills

June 28, 2024

The South India Spinners Association (SISPA) has called for immediate action from the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) to prioritize cotton sales to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) spinning mills beginning July 1. SISPA has urged that the current cotton sales policy from CCI be extended for the next three months. “The textile sector […]

Policies

MoT Approves Startups To Boost Innovation And Sustainability In Technical Textiles

June 14, 2024

The Ministry of Textiles (MoT) has approved seven startups under the GREAT scheme to foster innovation and sustainability in technical textiles. Smt. Rachna Shah, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, announced this during the 7th meeting of the Empowered Programme Committee (EPC) of the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM). The GREAT scheme supports young innovators,

Event

Messe Frankfurt India Celebrates Success Of Bharat Tex 2024

March 24, 2024

Messe Frankfurt India celebrated the remarkable success of Bharat Tex 2024, with the post-show celebration held on 18 March, 2024 in Mumbai, graced by the presence of Piyush Goyal, Minister of Textiles, Minister of Commerce and Industry, and Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. The journey of Bharat Tex has been truly monumental, […]

Event

ATDC Celebrates 33rd Foundation Day With Distribution Of BVoc Degrees

March 24, 2024

The Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC) celebrated its 33rd foundation day with a ceremony held at Apparel House, where degrees were distributed to students of the Bachelor of Vocation (BVoc) degree course. Rohit Kansal, Addl. Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, emphasizing the importance of both technical and soft […]