PM Modi expresses confidence in India becoming a global export hub

Highlighting the high expectations from India’s textile sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today recalled the efforts of the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic for the manufacture of PPE kits and facemasks. He underlined that the government along with the textile sector streamlined the supply chain and provided a sufficient number of PPE kits and facemasks to the entire world. Looking back at these achievements, the Prime Minister expressed confidence in India becoming a global export hub in the near future.

“The Government will stand by you for your every need”, the Prime Minister assured the stakeholders while addressing the audience during the inauguration of Bharat Tex 2024 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. He also recommended enhancing collaboration among various stakeholders within the textile sector so that a comprehensive resolution can be achieved to further the development of the industry.

Observing the proclivity of citizens around the world to ‘Going back to basics’ in every aspect of life including food, healthcare and holistic lifestyle, the Prime Minister said that such is the case in textiles as well and drew attention to the demand for chemical-free coloured threads for garment production. The Prime Minister urged the textile industry to break away from the mentality of only catering to the Indian market and look towards exports. He gave the example of the specific needs of the African market or the needs of the Gypsy communities which present immense possibilities. He asked for the inclusion of chemical segments in the value chain and the need to find natural chemical providers.

He also talked about his effort to break khadi out of its traditional image and turn it into a fashion statement infusing confidence among the youth. He also asked for more research in modern areas of textiles and to regain the reputation of speciality textiles. Giving the example of India’s diamond industry which now manufactures all equipment related to the industry indigenously, the Prime Minister urged the textile sector to carry out research in the domain of textile equipment manufacturing and also incentivise those with new ideas and results. He also asked the stakeholders to explore new areas like textiles used in the medical field. He asked them to lead and not follow the global fashion trend.

Concluding the address, the Prime Minister underlined that the government is readily available to function as a catalyst and work towards fulfilling the dreams of the people. He urged the industries to come forward with a new vision that caters to the world’s needs and diversifies their markets.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RKS)