Govt formulating new Textiles Policy 2020 to develop competitive textile sector

20 Dec 2019 Evaluate

The Textiles Ministry is in the process of formulating a New Textiles Policy 2020, which aimed at developing in the country a competitive textile sector which is modern, sustainable and inclusive. This new policy will have a special focus on manufacturing of apparel and garment, technical textiles, Man-made fibre products and exports.

The Ministry has sought suggestions for formulating the much-awaited new Textiles Policy for the next 10 years, which will envisage positioning India as a fully integrated, globally-competitive manufacturing and exporting hub. The policy will entail the strategy and action plan for the country's textile and apparel segments, while maintaining pre-eminent position in handicraft and handloom sectors. The entire effort is being made to realize the government’s vision of 'Make in India' for the country and for identifying one strong product with export potential from every district and cluster.

The Ministry is requesting substantive inputs and suggestions from all stake-holders including individuals and associations on various topics like wool, cotton, silk, jute, man-made fibre, handloom, handicraft, powerloom, infrastructure, investment, apparel, exports, branding and quality control, technical textiles, human resource, technology and machinery up-gradation to take forward various sub sectors of Textiles Industry to a level where production, exports and employment grows at faster pace.

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