Union Minister of Textiles, Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, has said that India is pioneering sustainable textiles, contributing to lesser carbon footprint and promoting a circular economy. The industry has also made a mark in the world with its innovative and attractive products.
Addressing the inaugural function of the 69th India International Garment Fair (IIGF) at Greater Noida, he said that the Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park will lead to reduction of logistic costs due to cluster-based approach of manufacturing and production of quality products with appropriate testing facilities.
He emphasised that “Our countrymen deserve the best quality of garments and this should be ensured by all the stakeholders.”
The Minister encouraged the industry to focus on quality and test their products to comply with quality standards and also motivated the youth to innovate and develop new technologies to facilitate production of better quality products.
He also said that India is actively considering the possibility of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) and Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with various countries. These agreements aim to enhance the market size and facilitate exporters in the thriving Indian textile sector.
Mahesh Sharma, Member of Parliament, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Narendra Goenka, Chairman, AEPC, Lalit Thukral, Chairman, International Garment Fair Association (IGFA) and Dr. A. Sakthivel, Former president, FIEO and AEPC, and other dignitaries from India and abroad were also present on this occasion.
