ENA Global 2024-08-06 17:03:48 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Aug 6 (KNN)</strong> A 14-member delegation from Burkina Faso recently concluded a four-day visit to the textile hubs of Coimbatore, Tiruppur, and Karur in South India, seeking enhanced collaboration with the region's textile and garment industry.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The visit, organised by Gherzi Consultants and 2M Invest Consult, was led by GIZ, a German development agency.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The delegation toured local factories and visited key institutions such as the Southern India Textile Research Association and the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Textile Management.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This exposure aimed to provide insights into India's advanced textile and garment clusters, as Burkina Faso looks to expand its predominantly cottage industry-based textile sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Burkina Faso, a significant cotton producer with an annual output of approximately 200,000 bales across various varieties, currently exports 98 per cent of its production.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Notably, almost all of the country's cotton is certified by international sustainable cotton certification programs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">India imports about 10 per cent of Burkina Faso's cotton exports, with some garment manufacturers and spinning mills in Tiruppur and Karur being regular importers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The West African nation is exploring opportunities for value addition to its cotton production and aims to attract investments and promote business collaborations with Indian counterparts.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">During the visit, the delegation sought information on safety systems, skill development facilities for workers, and government incentives in the Indian textile sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">GIZ, which implements projects on nutrition, safety, and soil protection in Burkina Faso, has been actively supporting the country's cotton sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">In collaboration with Gherzi and 2M Consulting, GIZ has been providing technical assistance to Burkina Faso's cotton industry, including the establishment of a textile incubator.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This visit marks a significant step towards strengthening international cooperation in the textile industry and could potentially lead to mutually beneficial partnerships between Burkina Faso and India's textile sectors.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 38877 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/global/burkina-faso-delegation-explores-textile-collaboration-in-south-india 2024-08-06 17:03:48 knnindia.co.in