Textiles Ministry Launches Summit to
Achieve USD 100 Billion Textile Exports by 2030
1.
National Summit Inaugurated
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The Ministry of Textiles inaugurated a two-day
summit in New Delhi titled:
“Textiles for Global Markets: Strategy for Achieving USD 100 Billion Exports
by 2030.”
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The summit is being organized under the Cabinet
Secretariat’s Departmental Summit initiative to strengthen Centre–State
cooperation and cooperative federalism.
2. Export
Target for 2030
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The key objective is to increase India's textile
and apparel exports from approximately USD 37 billion currently to USD 100
billion by 2030.
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The initiative aligns with the vision of Narendra
Modi to transform India into a global textile manufacturing and export hub.
3.
Guiding Vision
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The summit is guided by the Prime Minister's
integrated value-chain approach:
“Farm to
Fibre → Fibre to Factory → Factory to Fashion → Fashion to
Foreign.”
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The focus is on creating a coordinated strategy to
improve India's competitiveness in global textile markets.
4. Broad
Stakeholder Participation
The
summit brought together:
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State and Union Territory governments.
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District administrations.
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Export Promotion Councils.
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Industry associations.
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Exporters.
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Financial institutions.
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Academic institutions.
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Other sector stakeholders.
5.
Extensive Consultative Process
The
summit follows a nationwide consultation exercise involving:
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36 State and UT consultations
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Nearly 200 district-level consultations
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More than 5,000 stakeholders
6. Export
Action Plans Prepared
As part
of the exercise:
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36 State Export Action Plans (SEAPs) were
prepared.
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200 District Export Action Plans (DEAPs) were
developed.
These
plans identify local export strengths, challenges, and opportunities.
Key
Messages from Leadership
7.
Address by Textiles Minister
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Giriraj Singh emphasized:
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District-led export growth.
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Product diversification.
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Value addition.
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Development of Champion and Aspirational Districts.
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Technical textiles.
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Creation of branded products.
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Sustainability.
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Skill development.
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Better market access.
8. Other
Dignitaries
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Pabitra Margherita and
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Neelam Shami Rao
highlighted:
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State governments as export catalysts.
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Decentralized planning.
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Brand creation.
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Product diversification.
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Greater value addition.
Publications
Released
9. Two
Key Reports Unveiled
The
Ministry released:
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“Leveraging India’s Recent FTAs – A Textiles
Perspective”
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“How to Export – A Textiles Perspective”
These
publications aim to help exporters capitalize on trade agreements and expand
global market access.
Session
1: Cluster and District-Led Export Growth
10. Focus
on Major Textile Clusters
The first
session examined four major textile clusters:
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Ludhiana
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Tiruppur
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Surat
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Bhadohi
11. Key
Themes
Discussions
covered:
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Cluster growth experiences.
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Export bottlenecks.
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Competitiveness enhancement.
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Strengthening value chains.
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District-level export strategies.
12. Shift
Towards MMF
A major
recommendation was accelerating the transition from:
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Cotton-dominated production
to
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Man-Made Fibre (MMF)-based products,
reflecting changing global consumption patterns.
Session
2: Product Innovation and Branding
13. Focus
Areas
The
second session emphasized:
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Product and design enhancement.
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Value addition.
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Consumer-oriented innovation.
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Material innovation.
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Technical textiles.
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Brand building.
14.
Northeast and GI Products
Special
attention was given to:
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The textile identity of Northeast India.
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Geographical Indication (GI) products.
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Luxury segments such as Pashmina.
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Rural cooperative models.
15.
Strategic Priorities
Recommendations
included:
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Stronger branding.
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Product differentiation.
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Traceability systems.
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Innovation-led manufacturing.
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Higher value-added exports.
Session
3: Export Enablers
16.
Competitiveness Factors Discussed
The third
session focused on:
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Export credit availability.
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Logistics efficiency.
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Infrastructure development.
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Technology adoption.
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Labour compliance.
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Skill development.
17.
PM-MITRA Parks Highlighted
The role of PM MITRA Scheme was emphasized in
creating integrated textile manufacturing ecosystems.
18.
State-Led Policy Support
Successful state-level initiatives were showcased
as examples of how coordinated policy support can boost export competitiveness.
State and
UT Breakout Sessions
19.
Region-Specific Deliberations
States
and Union Territories participated in thematic discussions focusing on:
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Local export opportunities.
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State-specific challenges.
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Priority interventions identified in SEAPs and
DEAPs.
National
Textile Export Roadmap 2030
20. Final
Outcome
Recommendations from the summit will be
consolidated into a National Textile Export Roadmap 2030.
21. Key
Objectives of the Roadmap
The
roadmap will aim to:
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Expand textile exports.
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Strengthen district and cluster ecosystems.
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Promote sustainable manufacturing.
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Encourage value-added production.
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Improve utilization of Free Trade Agreements
(FTAs).
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Enhance India's position as a preferred global
sourcing destination.
Key
Takeaway
The Ministry of Textiles has launched a
comprehensive national initiative to nearly triple India's textile and apparel
exports to USD 100 billion by 2030. Through district-led export
strategies, product diversification, technical textiles, branding,
sustainability, and enhanced use of FTAs, the government aims to position India
as a leading global textile manufacturing and sourcing hub.
The Ministry of
Textiles today inaugurated a two-day Departmental Summit on “Textiles for Global
Markets: Strategy for Achieving USD 100 Billion Exports by 2030” in New Delhi.
The Summit is being organised under the Cabinet Secretariat’s initiative on Departmental
Summits to strengthen Centre–State collaboration and foster cooperative federalism
in achieving national development goals.
Aligned with the
vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to transform India into a global
textile powerhouse, the Summit aims to chart a coordinated roadmap and increase
textile and apparel exports from around USD 37 billion to USD 100 billion by 2030.
Guided by the Prime Minister’s vision of “Farm to Fibre, Fibre to Factory, Factory
to Fashion and Fashion to Foreign”, the Summit seeks to develop a coordinated
and actionable roadmap for enhancing India’s global competitiveness in textiles
and apparel.
The event has brought
together senior representatives from all States and Union Territories, district
administrations, Export Promotion Councils, industry associations, exporters, financial
institutions, academia and other stakeholders. The Summit is the culmination of
an extensive consultative exercise involving 36 State and UT consultations, nearly
200 district-level consultations and participation of more than 5,000 stakeholders,
resulting in the preparation of 36 State Export Action Plans (SEAPs) and 200 District
Export Action Plans (DEAPs).
Addressing the
inaugural session, Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh emphasised the
importance of district-led export growth, product diversification, value addition,
target setting of Champion and Aspirational Districts, value addition, technical
textiles, creation of branded products, sustainability, skilling and improved market
access for achieving the national export target. Minister of State for Textiles
and External Affairs Shri Pabitra Margherita and Secretary, Ministry of Textiles,
Smt. Neelam Shami Rao also addressed the gathering laying emphasis on state governments
being catalysts for exports, decentralised thought process, value addition, product
diversification and brand creation. During the session, two publications that were
released were on “Leveraging India’s recent FTAs – A Textiles Perspective”
and “How to Export – A Textiles Perspective”.
The first day of
the Summit featured 3 Sessions. First session was based on intensive policy deliberations
on district and cluster-led export strategies, competitiveness and export ecosystem.
The first session provided an in-depth perspective on four major textile clusters—Ludhiana,
Tiruppur, Surat, and Bhadohi—drawing
insights from a diverse group of speakers. These included exporters, senior representatives
from export promotion councils as well as senior government officials from the respective
states.
The discussions
covered a wide spectrum of issues, including the growth trajectories of these clusters,
the challenges encountered along the way, and strategic pathways to boost exports
in line with India’s 2030 textile export target. A key highlight was the need to
align with evolving global demand patterns, particularly by accelerating the shift
from cotton-dominated production to man-made fibre (MMF)-based consumption. The
session also underscored the importance of targeted district-level interventions
to enhance export performance, strengthen value chains, and improve the overall
competitiveness of India’s textile sector.
Second session
focussed on product and design enhancement, value addition, consumer alignment,
material innovation and technical textiles opportunities and brand identity. The
session highlighted the Northeast’s textile identity, with a focus on GI products
as markers of heritage, along with successful entrepreneurial initiatives in technical
textiles, luxury segments such as Pashmina, and rural cooperatives. Key priorities
included strengthening design and branding, driving product innovation and consumer-aligned
development, enhancing traceability and material advancement, and promoting local
collectives and value addition to build a distinctive and competitive market presence
The Third session
comprised of key export enablers including credit, logistics, infrastructure, PM-MITRA
Parks, State-led policy and incentive support, technology adoption, labour compliance
and skill development. The session focused
on improving the competitiveness and growth of India’s textile sector by addressing
cost disabilities, strengthening logistics and connectivity, and promoting integrated
manufacturing ecosystems. The discussions also highlighted successful state and
industry models that demonstrate the role of coordinated policy, infrastructure,
and ecosystem development in boosting export competitiveness.
The States and
Union Territories also participated in thematic breakaway sessions to deliberate
on region-specific opportunities, challenges and priority interventions emerging
from their State and District Export Action Plans.
The recommendations
emerging from the Summit will be consolidated into a comprehensive National Textile
Export Roadmap 2030, providing strategic direction for expanding India's textile
exports, strengthening district and cluster ecosystems, promoting sustainable and
value-added production, enhancing utilisation of trade agreements and positioning
India as a preferred global sourcing destination.