Devendra Fadnavis, the chief minister of Maharashtra, has ordered officials to move to strengthen the textile industry in the state.
He underlined the state’s active involvement in Bharat Tex 2025, which is set to take place in New Delhi, and gave them instructions to establish the Maharashtra Technical Textile Mission (MTTM) and Maharashtra State Textile Development Corporation (MSTDC).
These declarations were made while the Chief Minister was reviewing the 100-day action plan from the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj.
The CM emphasised the significance of successfully implementing the Captive Market Scheme to boost the local textile sector and urged for the invitation of Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to establish technological textile parks.
According to officials, Fadnavis ordered the establishment of an old-age pension plan to guarantee social security and assist handloom weavers.
He advocated for the establishment of “Urban Haat” centres to support and promote handloom craftsmen in accordance with the Integrated and Sustainable Textile Policy 2023-28. Additionally, he suggested that Prasar Bharati and he work together to broadcast the first episode of the traditional textile industry serial “Kargha.”
The Chief Minister gave staff instructions about the digitising and automation of programs within the textile department and emphasised the value of creativity and efficiency. He also urged spinning mills throughout the state to use solar energy more frequently.
