11-06-2025
Addressing key issues aim of Indian Task Force on Textiles Exports
The primary objective of the Task Force on Textiles Exports is to create a unified platform to address critical issues of the textile sector by involving all relevant stakeholders, Indian commerce secretary Sunil Barthwal told the first meeting of the task force held in Delhi yesterday.
That would help resolve issues and formulate strategies for enhancing India's share of textile exports in global markets, he said.
The primary objective of the Task Force on Textiles Exports is to create a unified platform to address critical issues of the textile sector by involving all relevant stakeholders, Indian Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal told the first meeting of the task force held in Delhi yesterday. That would help resolve issues and formulate strategies for enhancing India's share of textile exports globally.
The meeting discussed upgradation of environmental, social and governance infrastructure in garment manufacturing units, use of renewable energy, European Union Deforestation Regulation, strengthening of e-commerce for export growth and simplifying regulatory framework, labour, and raising cost competitiveness for productivity enhancement.
It also discussed development of new jute diversified products, separate HS codes for products with geographical indication, productivity enhancement of natural fibres and matters related to the Export Promotion Mission being set up by department of commerce.
Representatives of the various textiles Export Promotion Councils and industry associations offered their views and suggestions, a release from the ministry of commerce and industry said.
Meanwhile, the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) welcomed the approach adopted by the Ministry of Commerce to ensure that textile exporters can derive the fullest advantage of trade agreements signed by India and those on the verge of being signed, CITI chairman Rakesh Mehra said in a release.
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