Apparel Export Promotion Council has introduced a new scheme "Scheme For Integrated Textile Parks" (SITP) by merging the two existing schemes namely, The Scheme for Apparel Parks for Exports (APE) and The Textile Centre Infrastructure Development Scheme (TCIDS).
The main purpose of introducing SITP is to provide industry with world class infrastructure facilities for setting up their textile units. This scheme is based on Public Private Partnership (PPP) and envisages engaging of a professional agency for project execution.
The scheme targets industrial clusters/locations with high growth potential.
AEPC organization sponsored by the Ministry of Textiles to monitor garment exports and quotas. Also provides online trading, news, quota circulars, EXIM. Over the last 25 years, the council has been continuously involved in the task of promoting exports by organising buyer-seller meets, leading trade delegations to potential markets globally, participating in specialized international fairs, organising the India International Garment Fair biannually, and organizing seminars on fashion and workshops on technical aspects of the industry.