Textile sector in focus at Make In Odisha roadshow in Kolkata

Bhubaneswar, Sept 8 (KNN) The Make in Odisha roadshow focussing on Textiles was held in Kolkata on September 7, 2022.

While addressing the event, Rita Sahu, Minister, Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts, Government of Odisha, said textiles is one such focus sector where Odisha hopes to achieve exponential growth in the coming years.

The state government is taking proactive measures to boost the industrial ecosystem in the state. Some of these measures include the identification of priority and focus sectors, development of sectoral policies, development of sectoral industrial parks and infrastructure etc.

“Odisha has always been known for its magnificent handloom industry and the Odisha Government is now firmly focusing on technical textiles,” said Shubha Sarma, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department.

The Kolkata roadshow witnessed an attendance of over 150 delegates, and representatives of 15 textile and apparel industries.

This roadshow was organised as a lead-up to the third Make in Odisha Conclave which is happening November 30 and December 4.

Susanta Kumar Dash, Director, Directorate of Textiles & Handlooms, Prashant Sharma, Chairman, West Bengal State Council & Managing Director were amongst those who attended the event.  (KNN Bureau)