Virudhnagar, Tamil Nadu – PM MITRA Park, a flagship initiative under the PM MITRA Scheme, has allocated 190.44 acres of industrial land to 23 investors, unlocking nearly ₹2,192.21 crore in committed investments. The move is projected to generate 15,000 direct jobs and strengthen the integrated textile value chain in the…
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India–Vietnam Silk, Sericulture Ties Get Boost with CSB Visit
New Delhi/Hanoi: A high-level Indian delegation led by the Central Silk Board (CSB) concluded a five-day official visit to Vietnam, opening fresh avenues for bilateral cooperation in silk, sericulture, handloom and technical textiles. The visit aligns with the Government of India’s broader strategy to strengthen global textile value chains and…
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Union Minister Giriraj Singh Reviews Raw Jute Prices & Measures
Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, held a high-level review on January 20, 2026, to assess the rising prices of raw jute and introduce measures aimed at boosting availability for jute mills and MSMEs. The meeting was attended by the Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles, Neelam Shami Rao, senior…
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Chintan Shivir Charts Roadmap for Indian Wool Sector
In a significant step towards revitalising India’s traditional wool economy, the Central Wool Development Board (CWDB), under the Ministry of Textiles, organised a one-day Chintan Shivir at Avikanagar in Rajasthan. Held in collaboration with the ICAR–Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSWRI), the national-level deliberation focused on the challenges, opportunities,…
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India’s Textile Sector Exports Reach $37.75B in FY 2024-25
India’s textile and apparel sector, including handicrafts, has demonstrated resilience amid global economic challenges, achieving total exports of USD 37.75 billion in FY 2024-25. This reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.49% over the last three years, according to data shared by the Ministry of Textiles. Export Trends…
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Govt Launches Tex-RAMPS to Boost Textile Research & Innovation
The Union government has approved the Tex-RAMPS programme a ₹305 crore, centrally funded initiative aimed at strengthening research, data and innovation across India’s textiles and apparel ecosystem. Announced by the Ministry of Textiles, the Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up (Tex-RAMPS) Scheme will run from FY 2025-26 to…
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NTTM Unveils India’s First Flag & Aramid Fibre Recycling Model
The National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) of the Ministry of Textiles has pioneered a transformative sustainability project in technical textiles by introducing India’s first scientific model for dignified recycling of national flags and defence-grade aramid fibres. The initiatives are developed under the Atal Centre of Textile Recycling and Sustainability, IIT…
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India, Georgia Boost Cooperation in Silk & Textile Trade
India has taken a significant step toward expanding its textile diplomacy with a high-level delegation concluding a multi-sectoral engagement in Georgia from 17–21 November 2025. Led by Shri P. Sivakumar, Member Secretary of the Central Silk Board (CSB) and Secretary General of the International Sericultural Commission (ISC), the visit focused…