National Textiles Ministers’ Conference begins in Guwahati

The two-day National Textiles Ministers’ Conference commenced today in Guwahati, Assam, bringing together Textile Ministers and senior officials from States and Union Territories across the nation, to deliberate on the future roadmap of India’s textile sector.

Organised by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, the Conference is being held under the theme “India’s Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage & Innovation”. The event aims to strengthen cooperative federalism and foster coordinated efforts between the Centre and States to position India as a global hub for textiles, apparel and technical textiles. The inaugural session was marked by the presence of the Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Dr..Mohan Yadav, Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita along with other dignitaries

Speaking at the inaugural session, Union Minister for Textiles Shri Giriraj said that the Union Government is working in a steady and balanced manner to harmonise production, exports, and sustainability in the textile sector. Shri Pabitra Margherita said that it is a moment of pride that the National Textiles Ministers’ Conference is being organised in Guwahati, bringing together the Centre and the States to jointly build a roadmap for the textile sector.

Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, said that the textile industry in India is witnessing rapid growth and that the artistic skills of the country’s craftsmen deserve greater access to global markets. Minister of State for Textiles,

Secretary, Textiles, Smt.Neelam Shami Rao said that the textile industry in the country continues to occupy an important place in the nation’s social and economic life and nearly 500 districts across the country export one or more textile products to the global market. Speaking at the inaugural session Additional Secretary, Textiles, Rohit Kansal said that India is one of the largest textile-producing countries in the world, and the sector is growing rapidly, and the Union Government is working in close coordination with State Governments to promote the growth of the textile sector.(UPDATED ON 8TH JANUARY 2026)