Rajasthan textile sector to be provided with technology, innovation and quality

Rajasthan textile sector will be provided with the complete matrix of technology, innovation and quality in order to bring it in line with the ‘make in India’ Campaign of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje speaking at the inauguration of ‘Vastra-2014’ further said that these (technology, innovation and quality) are the hallmarks of the campaign and therefore they want to infuse the best in technology and innovation and make them the best in quality as the government was committed to making the state a “one stop and most favoured destination for investment”.

They want to introduce these in a big way to make Rajasthan the gateway for handicrafts and textiles as foreign markets thrive on style and innovation.

Moreover, the government is committed to providing 15 lakh jobs in the state in the next five years and the textile sector will continue to provide 15 lakh jobs in the state in the next five years as all efforts are in that direction.

The Chief Minister urged the industry to fulfill all environmental norms and reduce use of water and chemicals that can also make the products more attractive to buyers.

She laid stress on skill development, especially in new areas like technology and medical textiles and geo- synthetics.

She said that the state must ensure the youngsters are trained in textiles on the shop floor so that they can join the industry as trained workforce or set up their own units. The government has already take a step toward providing an enabling atmosphere by changing labour laws and offering concessions to attract investments.

This will not only make it easier for industry to do business, but also employ people, train them and also provide welfare to them.

Vastra 2014, an international Trade Fair on Textiles & Apparel, third edition was organised by RIICO, with FICCI as co-organiser and supported by the Government of Rajasthan and the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The event was held at the Sitapura Exhibition and convention centre in Jaipur.