Robust inter-ministerial coordination is key for development of Indian technical textiles market, says MoS Textiles

New Delhi, Aug 24 (KNN) A strong inter-ministerial coordination and cooperation will play a crucial role in paving a strong path for the development of technical textiles market in India, said MoS for Textiles and Railways Darshana Jardosh on Tuesday.

She spoke about the various initiatives and schemes of Ministry of Textiles and said, “Gati Shakti model provides that necessary impetus to States for undertaking infrastructure project with minimal approvals and permissions.’’

The Minister was speaking at the Technical Textiles Conference in Imphal, Manipur organised by the Ministry of Textiles in collaboration with Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC).

The conference focused on technical sessions related to Application and Usability of Geotextiles and Agrotextiles.

She encouraged the officials of the Government of Manipur to promote the usage of geotextiles and agrotextiles’ products through their respective departments.

Speaking at the inaugural session of the conference, N. Biren Singh, Chief Minister of Manipur highlighted that Manipur holds unique and tremendous possibilities in usage of technical textiles, particularly geotextiles, across its roads and railways, especially in the Imphal to Mao region of the state.

He emphasized that the Government and Industry stakeholders should prioritize on understanding the need of the state and requested officials and industrialists to visit the state for identification of unique infrastructure opportunities.

He invited eminent industries to the state to capitalize on the accelerating growth in the areas of agriculture, sports, infrastructure and handicrafts.

Nemcha Kipgen Minister of Textiles, Commerce and Industry Department and Co-operation Department, Manipur highlighted the importance of technical textiles in India, especially in the North-East region, which has grown significantly as one of the sunrise sectors.

She said the usage of technical textiles will grow in future with application usage in Agriculture, Forestry, Railways, Horticulture, Roadways, among others.

It is high time to promote technical textiles widely in construction projects in improving the quality of infrastructure segments, especially geotextiles. Geotextiles can be instrumental for the betterment of economic life of Manipur as well as other North-Eastern States, she added.

The conference was participated by over 150 participants comprising of Officials and Representatives from Government of Manipur, Indian Army, Line Ministries and Departments of the Central Government, Eminent Industrialists from India and Research Associations. (KNN Bureau)