Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that government aims to increase the textiles exports to nine lakh crore rupees by 2030 from the present three lakh crore rupees. Addressing the gathering at Bharat Tex 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Sunday, Mr Modi said, country’s textiles and apparel exports registered seven per cent growth last year. He highlighted that India is the sixth largest textile and apparel exporter today. He said, India is moving ahead in direction of manufacturing high-grade carbon fibre. The Prime Minister also stated that Government is working on creating skilled talent pool for textile sector.
Prime Minister Modi said that India’s cultural diversity is reflected in the textiles originating from different parts of the country. Mr Modi said the vision of Farm, Fibre, Fabric, Fashion and Foreign has become a mission which is expanding areas of growth of India. The Prime Minister stated that earlier, Indians used to wear clothes that other countries suggested but now, India will tell the world what to wear. He also said that the skill of handloom artisans should reach the world, and their capabilities and opportunities should also increase. He informed that in the last ten years, more than 2,400 big marketing events have been organized to promote handlooms.
Mr Modi also visited the exhibition area and interacted with the exhibitors. Bharat Tex 2025, a major global event, is being held from February 14th to 17th. The event brings together the entire textile value chain, from raw materials to finished products, including accessories, under one roof. Bharat Tex platform is the textile industry’s largest and most comprehensive event comprising a mega expo, spread across two venues, and showcasing the entire textile ecosystem.
