Task force on textiles exports sets collaborative roadmap to boost India's global market share

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry held the inaugural meeting of the Task Force on
Textiles Exports
under the chairmanship of Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal at Vanijya Bhawan on June 10. The high-level meeting marked a significant step toward building a collaborative framework aimed at enhancing India's share in global textile exports, the ministry said in an official release.
The newly formed Task Force is envisioned as a unified platform to address critical challenges in the textile sector, foster stakeholder engagement, and develop actionable strategies to boost exports across the textile value chain.
The discussions at the meeting were comprehensive, covering a wide range of policy and operational issues. Key focus areas included:
Upgrading ESG infrastructure in garment units
Promoting renewable energy use
Addressing EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) compliance
Expanding e-commerce channels for textile exports
Simplifying regulatory frameworks, improving labour productivity, and enhancing cost competitiveness
Focused support for MSME exporters, including export credit, certification, and testing support
Scheme-related suggestions on RoDTEP, RoSCTL, and Duty Drawback
Promotion of PM MITRA Parks, jute diversified products, separate HS codes for GI products, and natural fibre productivity
The meeting was attended by senior officials including Special Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, Special Secretary L Satya Srinivas, FA Arti Bhatnagar, DGFT Ajay Bhadoo, and Additional Secretary (Textiles) Rohit Kansal, along with representatives from related departments, Export Promotion Councils (EPCs), industry associations, and leading exporters.
Exporters and council members shared critical insights and provided recommendations for sectoral improvement. Based on these deliberations, the Chair directed that sub-task forces be formed on key thematic areas. Each sub-task force will be led by the concerned ministry and will include members from EPCs and industry stakeholders. Their mandate will be to deliver practical, time-bound recommendations to the main Task Force.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to advancing India's textile export goals in alignment with the
Viksit Bharat Vision 2047
, reinforcing the government's resolve to position India as a global textile powerhouse.

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