From scaffolding nets to advanced insulation materials, Buildtech under the National Technical Textiles Mission is strengthening India’s infrastructure with high-performance textile solutions.
Improving efficiency, supporting smarter construction, and weaving the future of a developed India.
#TechnicalTextiles #Buildtech #NTTM #Innovation @NTTM_MoT@PIB_India@MoHUA_India
🏆 TEXPROCIL Export Awards!Rewarding Excellence in Exports✨
Celebrating outstanding export performance, innovation, and global competitiveness in India’s textile sector.
Honouring the enterprises driving growth and strengthening India’s presence in international markets.
#TEXPROCIL #ExportAwards #IndianTextiles #TextileExports #TextileCommissionerIndia #TextileCommissionerMumbai #MakeInIndia #ViksitBharat
India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Comes into Force on 1 June 2026
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Central Silk Board team led by Dr. Naresh Babu N., IFS visited Arunachal Pradesh and held discussions with the Smt. Mimun Tayeng, IAS, Commissioner, Textiles & Handloom, Government of Arunachal Pradesh. During the visit, the team delivered a detailed presentation on the five key sericulture initiatives announced by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of the State @PemaKhanduBJP and also conducted field visits to review the ground-level prospects and implementation strategies for strengthening the sericulture sector in Arunachal Pradesh. @ArunachalCMO@PIBTextiles@airnews_ita@pibitanagar
Did You Know?
Phulkari, meaning “flower work,” is more than an embroidery tradition, it is a celebration of life, heritage, and womanhood. In Punjab, the birth of a girl child was considered auspicious, and mothers and grandmothers would start embroidering Phulkari dupattas for her, symbolising her role in nurturing future generations.
Over time, distinctive styles such as Chope, Subhar, Sainchi, Tilpatra, Neelak, Ghungat Bagh, and Chammas have flourished, keeping this vibrant craft tradition alive across generations.
#Phulkari #PunjabHeritage #IndianTextiles #HandcraftedTraditions #TextileLegacy
Member Secretary, Central Silk Board, @IfsSivakumar attended the virtual launch of Mission Senehjori - Assam Muga Silk USP on 02.06.2026. The initiative was launched by Hon'ble Ministers @JM_Scindia along with @himantabiswa in the presence of @DrSukantaBJP@PmargheritaBJP & @sjaju1, Secretary @MDoNER_India and other senior officials. Mission “Senehjori” aims to strengthen Assam’s unique Muga silk sector through cluster-based development, branding & value addition, positioning it as a globally competitive luxury textile ecosystem.
नीतियों में दूरदर्शिता, उद्योग में नवाचार और कारीगरों के परिश्रम से भारत का वस्त्र क्षेत्र नई ऊँचाइयों की ओर अग्रसर है।
आत्मनिर्भर भारत के संकल्प को सशक्त करते हुए वस्त्र उद्योग रोजगार, निर्यात और सस्टेनेबिलिटी का मजबूत आधार बन रहा है।
#Textiles#AtmanirbharBharat #ViksitBharat2047 #NewIndia #MakeInIndia #Sustainability
Member Secretary, Central Silk Board @IfsSivakumar visited the Forest College and Research Institute (FCRI), Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) on 02.06.2026 and interacted with students, scientists & faculty members on recent advancements and future prospects in the silk industry & sericulture sector. During the programme, Shri Sivakumar highlighted emerging developments in sericulture, scientific innovations, sustainable silk production and the growing role of #biotechnology & modern technologies in strengthening the Indian silk sector. He also reviewed CSB-funded projects, and held discussions with scientists on collaborative research & future strategies for #sericulture development.
The India–Oman CEPA strengthens this partnership by improving market access and supporting long-term growth in agricultural trade. India is Oman’s second-largest agricultural supplier, with exports spanning rice, fruits, meat, eggs, biscuits and condiments.
The agreement creates new opportunities for Indian farmers, exporters and food processors while deepening supply chain linkages between the two countries.
#IndiaOmanCEPA
The India–Oman CEPA provides immediate duty-free access for Indian marine products, creating new opportunities in a market with significant untapped potential.
Improved competitiveness for seafood exports such as shrimp and cuttlefish is expected to support export growth, value addition and employment in India’s coastal economy.
#IndiaOmanCEPA
The India–Oman CEPA enhances market access for Indian pharmaceutical products by enabling zero-duty treatment, quicker regulatory approvals, and more streamlined procedures.
Measures such as fast-track authorisations, mutual recognition of GMP standards, and simplified compliance norms are expected to strengthen pharmaceutical trade and deepen healthcare cooperation.
#IndiaOmanCEPA
With the India–Oman CEPA entering into force today, a stronger framework is now in place to support the next phase of economic engagement between the two countries. The Agreement will help unlock new avenues for trade, investment and business collaboration, while building on the longstanding partnership between India and Oman.
As businesses across sectors prepare to leverage the opportunities created by the CEPA, the Agreement is expected to drive greater economic activity, strengthen regional connectivity and contribute to a more resilient and future-ready trade relationship.
#IndiaOmanCEPA
🏭 Visit to Guru Kripa Enterprises Showcases Advanced Footwear Innovation! ✨
Smt. Vrunda Manohar Desai, IRS, Textile Commissioner, Government of India, Mumbai, visited Guru Kripa Enterprises and was apprised of the innovative work being undertaken through its flagship footwear brand, Medifeet.
Medifeet specialises in the design and development of technically advanced footwear that combines comfort, innovation, and health benefits. Engineered to promote even distribution of body weight across the feet, the footwear supports proper posture, improved body alignment, and enhanced walking comfort through ergonomic design and advanced material technologies.
A key highlight of the visit was Medifeet’s co-branding collaboration with BASF, Germany, a global leader in chemical innovation and advanced material solutions. BASF, which has previously partnered with renowned global footwear brands such as FILA, Timberland, and Adidas, has chosen Medifeet as its first co-branding footwear partner in India. This association enables the incorporation of world-class material technologies into footwear products for Indian consumers.
The collaboration reflects the growing emphasis on innovation, technology adoption, and value-added manufacturing in India’s footwear sector. It also highlights the expanding application of technical textiles in footwear, contributing to enhanced performance, comfort, durability, and overall well-being while strengthening India’s capabilities in advanced textile-based products.
#Innovation #FootwearTechnology #MakeInIndia #TextileCommissionerIndia #TextileCommissionerMumbai
✨ Visit to Diamond Carpets Highlights Craftsmanship, Sustainability & Export Excellence! 🧵
Smt. Vrunda Manohar Desai, IRS, Textile Commissioner, Government of India, Mumbai, visited Diamond Carpets during her visit to Agra on 1st June 2026.
Diamond Carpets is one of India’s largest in-house manufacturers and exporters of handmade rugs and carpets. Established in 1977, the Agra-based unit operates 1,200+ in-house looms with 2,500+ skilled weavers, making it a distinguished semi-vertically integrated manufacturing group.
During the visit, the Commissioner reviewed the company’s 100% digitalized and traceable supply chain, sustainable sourcing practices, and diverse product portfolio covering hand-knotted, handwoven, tufted, jute, wool, and natural fibre rugs. Diamond Carpets serves premium global retailers and is recognized for successfully blending traditional Indian craftsmanship with modern manufacturing systems and customized design development.
#MakeInIndia #HandmadeCarpets #Sustainability #ExportExcellence #IndianCraftsmanship #TextileCommissionerIndia #TextileCommissionerMumbai
On 31.05.2026, Member Secretary @csbmot Shri P. Sivakumar, IFS visited CSB-SSBS, Coonoor and reviewed the progress & activities of the station. During the visit, Dr. Arunkumar G.S. briefed him on the ongoing research & developmental activities of the station, including the maintenance & conservation of valuable mulberry germplasm resources in the field. Shri Sivakumar appreciated the developmental initiatives undertaken by the centre and advised the station to prioritize the promotion & development of seri-tourism activities by leveraging the unique sericulture ecosystem and scenic environment of the region. #tourism #seritourism #sericulrure #silk #environment
🧵 Cotton Duty Relief for a Stronger Textile Sector! 🇮🇳
The Government of India has exempted Customs Duty on cotton imports from 1 June to 31 October 2026 to ensure adequate cotton availability during the off-season. This measure will support MSMEs, help moderate input costs, strengthen the competitiveness of Indian textiles, and safeguard the interests of cotton farmers. ✨
#TextileCommissionerIndia #TextileCommissionerMumbai #MinistryOfTextiles #Cotton #IndianTextiles #MSMEs #MakeInIndia #ViksitBharat