Maharashtra to get its new textile policy for 2017-22 soon

Maharashtra Cooperation, Marketing and Textiles Minister Subhash Deshmukh at CII Conference on Achieving Sustainable Growth in Textile and Apparel Industry through Manufacturing Excellence said that the Maharashtra government will be coming out with the new textile policy for year 2017-2022 soon.

The Maharashtra government is working out a new textile policy and has invited inputs from all the industry member in this regard.
Textile Commissioner Kavita Gupta, who was also present on the occasion, said that the government is focussed on value added garments and technical textiles.

They see huge potential in value added products and technical textiles. Going forward they are going to focus on these two segments, which will benefit the industry as a whole.

Reliance Industries’ President (polyester chain) R D Udeshi emphasised that today’s textile and apparel sector is at the cusp of some major structural changes.

There is a need for manufacturing more value added items that will benefit the industry as a whole as the demand pattern is governed by the economic growth of regions, which indicates a slowdown in developed countries while strong growth in China and India.

Recent Posts

The North Face launches sustainable fleece collection

The North Face has introduced a new sustainable collection that focuses on everyday essentials designed for use beyond outdoor settings.

2 days ago

Egypt accelerates textile industry expansion to strengthen exports

Egypt’s textile industry is undergoing one of the most important expansions in its modern industrial history.

2 days ago

Bangladesh secures 38 new LEED-certified factories in 2025

Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry has reached a milestone in its sustainability journey by securing 38 new LEED-certified green factories…

2 days ago

Teijin Frontier develops multi-functional comfort textile

Tokyo-based Teijin Frontier has developed a new multi-functional textile for sports and outdoor clothing that offers improved comfort and cooling…

4 days ago

Telangana launches Singidi Collective promoting sustainable fashion

In a major step towards reviving Telangana’s handloom traditions and environmentally responsible fashion, BRS Working President launched Singidi Collective.

4 days ago

Mini and BMW iX3 use recycled knitted fabrics

The latest Mini models make wide use of recycled knitted fabrics in their interiors, combining simplicity, sustainability, and modern aesthetics.

5 days ago