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[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

Ministry of Textiles (NTTM) participated in Panel Discussion 5, "Shield UP: Building a National Hub for Protective and Defence Textiles" on Day 2 of UP TEX 2026 at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Lucknow.

The session was held in the gracious presence of Hon’ble Ministers Shri Rakesh Sachan (Handlooms & Textiles) and Shri Bhupen Choudhary (MSME), Government of Uttar Pradesh. The session highlighted NTTM's strong commitment to boosting the Technical Textiles (TT) ecosystem, offering valuable insights to both industry leaders and student community.

#UPTEX2026 #TechnicalTextiles #NTTM #MinistryOfTextiles #ProtectiveTextiles #MakeInIndia @NTTM_MoT @HandloomTextile @UPGovt @girirajsinghbjp @PmargheritaBJP

[Giriraj Singh @girirajsinghbjp]

आज कपास क्षेत्र से जुड़े विषयों पर समीक्षा बैठक की अध्यक्षता की। इस दौरान क्षेत्र से जुड़े विभिन्न पहलुओं पर विस्तृत चर्चा की गई।

[PIB Textiles @PIBTextiles]

Jute: India’s Golden Fibre
Sustaining livelihoods through innovative policy interventions

Read more: https://t.co/hMGNfeVurC
@girirajsinghbjp @PmargheritaBJP @TexMinIndia @PIB_India @JuteComm_India @JuteBoard

[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

What drives the next chapter of India’s textile growth?

A ₹10,683 crore PLI Scheme for Textiles is helping strengthen domestic manufacturing, encourage investment and scale up production across MMF Apparel, MMF Fabrics and Technical Textiles.

More production.
More investment.
More opportunities.
A stronger, globally competitive textile industry.

#PLIForTextiles #TextileIndustry #MakeInIndia #TechnicalTextiles #IndianTextiles

[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

When knowledge grows, possibilities multiply.

Literacy empowers individuals to learn, innovate and shape a better tomorrow.

This International Literacy Day, let’s celebrate the power of knowledge to weave a more skilled, empowered and inclusive future for India’s textile community.

#InternationalLiteracyDay #LiteracyForAll #Education #Empowerment #MinistryofTextile

[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

The National Technical Textiles Mission aims to develop technical textiles ecosystem in India to place the country as the global leader in technical textiles.
Here's a snapshot of the Mission's journey so far.

#NTTM #MinistryOfTextiles #TechnicalTextiles @NTTM_MoT

[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

Textiles in news!

#textiles #news #latestnews #trending #ministryoftextiles #vocalforlocal

[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

Every stroke, every thread, every detail — shaped by a skilled hand.

Because when craft meets human touch, no two pieces are ever truly the same.

Made by hands. Impossible to replicate.

#IndianHandicrafts #ArtisansOfIndia #CraftedInIndia #IndianHeritage #VocalForLocal @handicraftsdc @Indiahandmade_

[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

Weave a breathable future.

From the loom to our lives, every conscious choice can shape a cleaner tomorrow.
Embracing handloom, natural fibres and sustainable choices is a step towards a healthier planet and cleaner air.

This Swachh Vayu Diwas, let’s choose textiles that breathe, and a future that breathes with them.

#SwachhVayuDiwas #Handloom #NaturalFibres #SustainableTextiles #ConsciousChoices #MinistryOfTextiles #ViksitBharat2047

[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

On the last day of her Paris visit, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary (Textiles) visited WHO’S NEXT Paris and inaugurated the Indian Exhibition, showcasing the strength and diversity of India’s fashion, handloom, handicraft and lifestyle ecosystem.

She held discussions with Mr Frédéric Maus, CEO, WSN, Ms Sandrine Meziane, Director – International Development & Promotion, and Ms Sylvie Pourrat, Director – Business Development on strengthening India’s participation and market access in Europe.

With 94 Indian exhibitors participating, the engagement focused on stronger India visibility, curated buyer–exhibitor matchmaking, sustainable fashion and a long-term India–WSN partnership to expand international business opportunities for Indian brands and exporters.

#IndiaInFrance #Fashion #Handloom #Handicraft #Lifestyle #Ecosystem #SustainableFashion #IndiaWSNPartnership @IndiaembFrance @PIBTextiles

[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

Teachers shape minds, nurture dreams, and pass the threads of knowledge from one generation to the next.

This Teachers’ Day, the Ministry of Textiles honours every teacher, mentor and guru who inspires us to learn, create and build a better tomorrow.

Happy Teachers’ Day!

#TeachersDay #HappyTeachersDay #MinistryOfTextiles #GovernmentOfIndia #WeavingKnowledge #ShapingTheFuture

[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

Textiles in news!

#latest #news #trending #ministryoftextiles #textiles

[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

From a family legacy to a growing enterprise, Chitiki Looms is showing how tradition can find new possibilities through skills, entrepreneurship and market access.

Rooted in GI-tagged Pochampally Ikat, her journey is a story of heritage carried forward—and woven into the future.

Heritage in every thread. Entrepreneurship in every step.

#ChitikiLooms #PochampallyIkat #Handloom #IndianHandloom #MinistryOfTextiles

[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

Secretary (Textiles) Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, visited the Decathlon SportsLab in the Lille metropolitan region, a leading centre for research-driven innovation in sportswear, performance products and human-centred design.

The visit showcased advanced work in biomechanics, body morphology, movement sciences, thermal comfort and product testing, demonstrating how research and technology can translate into better-performing, safer and more comfortable products.

India, already an important market and sourcing partner for Decathlon, offers significant opportunities for the next phase of collaboration. Discussions highlighted the potential for deeper partnerships in performance textiles, sportswear innovation, advanced materials, sustainability, circularity, product testing and technical R&D.

India’s strong manufacturing capabilities, growing innovation ecosystem and expanding technical textile sector can further support Decathlon’s global sourcing, manufacturing and innovation ambitions.

#DecathlonSportsLab #TechnicalTextile #SportsWear #Sportswear #Innovation, #AdvancedMaterials #Sustainability #Circularity @Decathlon @Decathlon_FR

[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

Secretary (Textiles) Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, visited ENSAIT, Roubaix, one of France’s leading institutions for textile engineering and innovation.

The visit highlighted significant opportunities for deeper India–France collaboration in technical textiles, smart materials, sustainable manufacturing, circularity and advanced textile research. Discussions also focused on strengthening the existing academic partnership between ENSAIT and NIFT, and expanding research, student and faculty exchanges.

Secretary also visited GEMTEX, ENSAIT’s advanced textile research laboratory, and underlined the potential for collaboration between French research excellence and India’s expanding textile innovation ecosystem, including NIFT, IITs and Textile Research Associations.

Together, India and France can build future-ready, sustainable and technology-driven textile value chains through stronger research, innovation and industry partnerships.

#IndiaFrance #NIFT #IITs #TextileResearchAssociations #TRA #GEMTEX @IndianinFrance @PIBTextiles

[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary (Textiles) interacted with NIFT alumni based in France at the Embassy of India in Paris.

Appreciating their contribution in representing Indian design education across one of the world’s leading fashion and luxury ecosystems, Secretary noted that the alumni network serves as an important bridge connecting India with French fashion houses, ateliers, sourcing organisations and design studios.

Reflecting on the day’s engagements with leading institutions and businesses, Secretary emphasized that India’s global positioning is increasingly moving beyond sourcing towards creativity, design collaboration, sustainability and value creation.

The alumni were encouraged to strengthen institutional and industry linkages, mentor emerging Indian designers, facilitate exchanges and internships, share market insights and help connect Indian artisans, craft clusters and designers with global fashion and luxury platforms.

#Craftsmanship #IndiaFrancePartnerships #Sustainable #GlobalPartner #Paris @IndiaembFrance

[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary (Textiles) participated in a networking interaction with France-based designers, creative leaders and members of the India–France fashion and cultural ecosystem in Paris.

The discussion brought together leading voices from fashion, luxury, craftsmanship and design, including representatives from le19M/CHANEL, French designers, DEEYA Paris, CCIFI and Indian fashion leaders.

Secretary highlighted the immense potential of India’s rich textile and craft heritage to inspire contemporary global fashion and called for stronger collaborations between Indian artisans, designers and international creative institutions.

The interaction underscored a shared vision of taking Indian textiles, craftsmanship and sustainable design to new global platforms through collaboration, innovation and cultural exchange.

#Craftsmanship #IndiaFrancePartnerships #Sustainable #GlobalPartner #Paris @IndiaembFrance

[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary (Textiles) held a series of high-level engagements with leading French and global business houses, including CHANEL’s le19M, Okaïdi, Monoprix, Cerulean Global, LVMH and Galeries Lafayette, during her visit to Paris.

Discussions focused on strengthening India–France partnerships in textile and apparel sourcing, luxury craftsmanship, sustainable manufacturing, design innovation, artisan-led value chains and product development.

Secretary highlighted India’s unique strengths across the textile value chain—from handlooms, embroidery and natural fibres to apparel, home textiles, handicrafts and sustainable manufacturing—and invited deeper engagement with Indian manufacturers, artisan clusters and design institutions.

The meetings opened new avenues for positioning India not only as a sourcing destination, but as a global partner in creativity, craftsmanship, sustainability and value creation.

#Craftsmanship #IndiaFrancePartnerships #Sustainable #GlobalPartner #Paris @IndiaembFrance @aepcindia @PIBTextiles

[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

May the divine grace of Lord Krishna fill our lives with peace, prosperity and harmony.

On the auspicious occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, the Ministry of Textiles extends warm greetings to everyone. May this joyous festival inspire us to cherish India’s timeless traditions, vibrant culture and rich heritage.

शुभ श्री कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी! 🙏

#KrishnaJanmashtami #Janmashtami #MinistryOfTextiles #IndianHeritage #VasudhaivaKutumbakam #GovernmentOfIndia

[Ministry of Textiles @TexMinIndia]

India–France: Strengthening Textile & Craft Connections

A textile delegation led by Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Textiles, along with senior officials from the Ministry of Textiles, visited France to strengthen engagement across textiles, fashion, luxury and craftsmanship.

During the visit, the delegation engaged with leading stakeholders, exploring opportunities in sustainable sourcing, global market linkages, artisan–designer exchanges, innovation and responsible luxury.

The visit showcased India’s rich heritage of handlooms, crafts and textile excellence, while opening new avenues to connect Indian creativity and craftsmanship with global fashion and luxury markets.

India’s textile heritage. Global possibilities.

#IndiaFrance #Textiles #IndianTextiles #Handloom #Craftsmanship #BharatTex #SustainableFashion