National Textiles Ministers’ Conference begins tomorrow in Guwahati
The conference will serve as a platform for deliberations on policy, investment, sustainability, exports, infrastructure development and technological advancement in the textile sector.
Guwahati, January 7: The National Textiles Ministers’ Conference 2026, organised by the Union Ministry of Textiles in collaboration with the Government of Assam, will commence tomorrow, January 8, in Guwahati. The two-day conference will be held under the theme “India’s Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage & Innovation”, bringing together textile ministers and senior officials from states and union territories across the country.
The conference will serve as a platform for deliberations on policy, investment, sustainability, exports, infrastructure development and technological advancement in the textile sector. It aligns with the government’s vision of positioning India as a global textile manufacturing hub by 2030, with an emphasis on boosting exports, employment generation and inclusive growth, in line with the ethos of “Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi”.
The inaugural session on January 8 will be attended by Union Minister for Textiles Giriraj Singh, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita, along with other dignitaries. The opening session will also see the inauguration of an exhibition and pavilion showcasing India’s textile strengths, innovation capabilities and rich heritage.
Conference sessions will cover key areas including infrastructure and investment, expansion of textile exports, raw materials and fibres, technical textiles and new-age fibres, and preservation and promotion of handlooms and handicrafts. Special focus will be placed on flagship initiatives such as the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks, sustainability and environmental compliance, innovation, and integrated value-chain development.
Textile ministers and officials from states and union territories are expected to share best practices, challenges and policy suggestions aimed at strengthening the textile value chain across regions and districts.
A dedicated conclave on “Strengthening and Empowering the Textiles Sector of the North-Eastern Region of India” will also be held on January 8. The conclave will bring together textile ministers from North-Eastern states, members of parliament and senior officials from the Centre and states to focus on unlocking the region’s potential in silk, handloom, handicrafts and bamboo-based textiles. Discussions will place special emphasis on Eri, Muga and mulberry silk, women-led enterprises, branding and market access.
The National Textiles Ministers’ Conference is expected to strengthen Centre–state collaboration and chart a clear roadmap for building a competitive, sustainable and inclusive textile sector in India.
