With global apparel retail sales touted to cross US $ 1.4 trillion by the end of 2016, and the sourcing options for apparel retailers so diverse, the campaign for ‘Make in India’ is only getting louder and clear… India has been struggling to stay competitive, especially after Ethiopia is gaining interest, offering attractive investments, following the footsteps of Bangladesh and Vietnam. The recent ‘special package’ for the garment industry hardly encourages fresh investments in tier 2 and tier 3 cities, though the Government wants to focus on the North-East region for garment manufacturing. The industry however feels that the region is not ready for the same. TeamApparel Online speaks to the erudite industry to explore more… Following the ‘special package’ for apparel export industry, stakeholders in made-ups and home textiles segment too are positive and are also lobbying for a similar package, with even Secretary, Ministry of Textiles lauding the importance of the sector. Read more under ‘H2F’ column… Day in and day out, NGOs related to the textile and garment industry have been attacking the industry on several fronts without actually adding any value to a worker’s life… Facing challenges, AIDER (All India Development for Education and Rehabilitation) is one such NGO that’s active in many ways and with a vision for overall welfare of the workers and growth of the industry… Besides the above, our regular columns of Mind Tree, Fashion Trends, Industry Wire, Resource Centre, Export Statistics, etc. make the issue worth reading.
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