Textile Ministry Sets Up Export Facilitation Centre In Jaipur To Boost SMEs

Jaipur, Mar 20 (KNN) The Union Ministry of Textiles has set up a Textile Export Facilitation Centre (TEFC) in Jaipur to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in accessing global markets and strengthening export competitiveness.

The centre aims to bridge the gap between production and exports by providing end-to-end support services, including market intelligence, information on trade agreements, export incentives, and risk assessment, reported The Times Of India.

Jaipur has been selected as one of six pilot locations for such centres, alongside key textile hubs such as Surat, Karur, Ichalkaranji, Varanasi, and Ludhiana.

Officials said the facility will particularly benefit new and small exporters by simplifying procedures and improving access to global markets. The centre will offer faster certification services, including issuance of certificates of origin within a few hours, enabling exporters to avail preferential duties in international trade.

The TEFC will also provide training and advisory support to help MSMEs navigate complex export requirements such as sustainability standards, traceability norms, and compliance with international regulations. 

In addition, exporters will receive guidance on exploring new markets, including regions like Latin America, and leveraging existing free trade agreements with countries such as Australia and the UAE.

Industry stakeholders have welcomed the initiative, noting that it will help unlock the export potential of Rajasthan’s textile sector, which has a strong base in traditional crafts, garments, and handicrafts but remains underrepresented in global trade.

The initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to strengthen India’s textile exports, with the country already among the leading global exporters in the sector and accounting for a significant share of labour-intensive manufacturing.

(KNN Bureau)