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PLI scheme for textiles being implemented nationwide: Ministry of Textiles
New Delhi, March 21: The government is implementing the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles on a Pan India basis, including Odisha, said the Ministry of Textiles.
Kritika Kamra: Always believed we need to use our mediums to uplift next tribe of women
Mumbai, March 20: Actress Kritika Kamra is set to visit her hometown in Madhya Pradesh to spend quality time with the women artisans who are an integral part of her unique initiative she began in 2024 that helps empower women. She says she has always believed to use her medium to to uplift the next tribe of women.
Textile, Tourism, Technology: PM Modi's 'mantra' for India's development
Bhopal, February 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that three sectors - textiles, tourism and technology- are "crucial" for India's development.
Textiles, tourism, and technology are key sectors to drive India's growth
Bhopal, February 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025 in Bhopal on Monday, outlining textiles, tourism, and technology as key sectors that will drive India's future economic growth.
Banks to play key role in attaining $350 billion target for Indian textile sector
Mumbai, Feb 24: Banks should play an important role in meeting the credit needs of textile sector, which supports 5.4 crore jobs and whose market size is targeted to grow from $172 billion to $350 billion by 2030, Textile Commissioner Roop Rashi has said.
Folk crafts tell Egyptian tales at Sharjah Heritage Days
Sharjah, February 20: The Egyptian pavilion at Sharjah Heritage Days showcases a range of crafts, each telling a story of Egypt's rich cultural history and craftsmanship. These handicrafts reflect generations of artisans and their artistry, precision, and distinctive local character, bringing to life the symbols, images, and meanings of life from ancient times to the present.
Pabitra Margherita turns showstopper donning Eri silk weaves, flaunts love for indigenous textiles at Bharat Tex
New Delhi, February 17: Pabitra Margherita, who studied textiles in college and is now the Union Minister of State for Textiles, walked as the showstopper during the showcase of India's sustainable heritage weaves at the Bharat Tex 2025 here in the national capital's Bharat Mandapam.
PM Modi visits exhibition at Bharat Tex 2025, interacts with participants
New Delhi, February 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited an exhibition at the Bharat Tex 2025 on Sunday.
Handloom fashion show at Bharat Tex 2025 attracts buyers from Europe, Australia
New Delhi, Feb 16: A handloom fashion event titled 'Breathing Threads', held here on the sidelines of Bharat Tex 2025 to showcase the timeless elegance of Indian handlooms in modern silhouettes, attracted interested buyers from countries such as the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Russia, Kuwait, Chile and Sri Lanka, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Textiles on Sunday.
EU, Ministry of Textiles launch 7 projects to strengthen India's textile and handicraft industry
New Delhi, February 16: The European Union (EU) and the Ministry of Textiles jointly launched seven new projects to boost India's textile and handicraft sector, on the sidelines of ongoing Bharat Tex on Saturday. These seven projects, spanning the entire value chain, will be implemented in nine states of India: Assam, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Jharkhand and Bihar.
PM Modi to participate in 'Bharat Tex 2025' to boost textiles sector
New Delhi, Feb 15: At a time when India has become a reliable and sustainable sourcing destination for global textile companies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to address the 'Bharat Tex 2025' global conference in the national capital on Sunday.
Bharat Tex 2025: India becomes a reliable sourcing destination for global textile firms
New Delhi, Feb 15: India's 5F vision – Farm to Fibre, Fabric, Fashion, and Foreign Markets — has positioned the country as a reliable and sustainable sourcing destination for global textile companies, the government has said.
Bharat Tex 2025 kicks off at Bharat Mandapam, ministers Giriraj Singh, Pabitra Margherita participate
New Delhi, February 14: Bharat Tex 2025 kicked off Friday at Bharat Mandapam. Organized by the consortium of 12 Textile Export Promotion Councils and supported by the Ministry of Textiles, this main event is being held from February 14-17.
Budget provisions will boost technical textile market which stands at USD 29 bn: Rubix Report
New Delhi, February 11: The technical textiles market in India, worth USD 29 billion in 2023-24, is set for significant expansion, fuelled by Budget 2025's increase in Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on knitted fabrics and tax breaks for textile machinery, according to Rubix Data Sciences, an analytics services provider.
India aims USD 10 billion worth of technical textile exports: MoS Pabitra Margherita
New Delhi, February 9: The central government aims to target the export of USD 10 billion worth of technical textiles under its National Technical Textiles Mission, MoS textiles Pabitra Margherita informed Rajya Sabha this week.
Five-year Cotton Mission to increase cotton productivity included in Union Budget
New Delhi, February 4: The Union Budget has unveiled a five-year Cotton Mission aimed to increase cotton productivity, particularly among extra-long staple varieties, leveraging Science and Technology support for farmers, ensuring that the cotton-growing community benefits from modern techniques to boost yield.
Budget allocates 19 p.c. outlay increase at Rs 5,272 crore for Ministry of Textiles in FY26
New Delhi, Feb 1: The Union Budget on Saturday announced a 19 per cent increase in the Budget Estimates for the Ministry of Textiles for 2025-26 at Rs 5,272 crore over budget estimates of Rs 4,417.03 crore in 2024-25.
Took a month to make the saree Sitharaman wore on Budget Day, says Dulari Devi
Madhubani, February 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman paid tribute to Madhubani art by wearing a saree gifted by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi while presenting the Budget on Saturday.
Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman's saree honours Bihar's Madhubani artist Dulari Devi
New Delhi, February 1: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is often known for making statements with her sarees on Budget Day. Each year, she wears a saree that represents India's rich textile heritage and traditional craftsmanship, and this year was no different.
Giriraj Singh to inaugurate conclave to draft road map for handloom sector
New Delhi, Jan 25: Aiming to enhance livelihoods and boost start-ups in the handloom sector, Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh will inaugurate a workshop on January 28 for stakeholders to share best practices, innovations and chalk out future road map, an official said on Saturday.
KVIC Chairman inaugurates Khadi exhibition at Maha Kumbh
New Delhi, January 18: Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) chairman Manoj Kumar inaugurated the national-level Khadi exhibition at the Maha Kumbh, in Kumbh Nagri, Prayagraj on Friday.
Textiles Minister Giruraj Singh inaugurates India Pavilion at Heimtextil 2025 in Germany
New Delhi, January 15: Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh on Thursday encouraged investors to seize the growing opportunities in Indian textile sector, warning that staying out of India's market could lead to a fear of missing out, the ministry stated in a statement.
India showcases its textiles sector at Heimtextil 2025 in Frankfurt
Frankfurt, Jan 15: India is showcasing its growing strength in the textile industry with its Pavilion at Heimtextil 2025, at Messe Frankfurt. With the largest country participation at this prestigious global home textiles fair, India demonstrates its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and global partnerships.
Himachal Handicraft Excellence Awards 2025: Celebrating craftsmanship and innovation
Shimla, January 4: The Himachal Handicraft Excellence Awards 2025 celebrated the artistry and resilience of Himachali artisans, honouring those who blend traditional skills with contemporary design, a release said.