Apparel exports up 26% during Apr-Oct – Textile Minister

Smt. Zohra Chatterji, Secretary (Textiles) in her remark stated that, “In order to expand the horizons of textile and apparel industry, a large number of initiatives have been taken in consultation with the various stakeholders.

"We want you to exert more and clock USD 17 billion dollars exports during 2013-14 and develop capabilities to raise the exports to the level of US $ 60 billion in next 3 financial years.”

The garment sector needs to identify key areas to work on, focus their energies on evolving new markets, establishing brand India and partnering with Skills training institutions for enhancing the skill base of our industry in view of the demands that growth will generate, she added.

The Joint Secretary, Smt. Monika S. Garg, Ms. Sunaina Tomar, Smt. Pushpa Subrahmanyam and Shri Sujit Gulati were also present for the function and they expressed solidarity and support for the apparel export Industry.

The exports awards were given by Union Textiles Minister in the following categories: Highest Unit Value Exporter, Highest Exports by Young Entrepreneur, Highest Exports by Woman Entrepreneur, Highest Exports, Blended Fabric Garments, Highest Exports in MMF Garments, Highest Exports in Cotton Garments, Highest Exports in Woven Garments, Highest Exports in Knitted Garments, Highest Exports by Merchant Exporter, Highest Exports by Manufacturer Exporter, Highest Group Employment Provider, Highest Exports in Focus Countries, etc.

The event also witness unveiling of Global date book of AEPC’s Export promotion Events 2014-15 by Hon’ble Minister for Textiles and a study on competiveness. All the EC members along with the senior officials of the Government of India also attended the function.

Ministry of Textiles