ENA Sectors 2026-03-20 14:19:38 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Jaipur, Mar 20 (KNN)</strong> 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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">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. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Industry stakeholders have welcomed the initiative, noting that it will help unlock the export potential of Rajasthans textile sector, which has a strong base in traditional crafts, garments, and handicrafts but remains underrepresented in global trade.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The initiative is part of the governments broader efforts to strengthen Indias textile exports, with the country already among the leading global exporters in the sector and accounting for a significant share of labour-intensive manufacturing.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 45530 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/textile-ministry-sets-up-export-facilitation-centre-in-jaipur-to-boost-smes 2026-03-20 14:19:38 knnindia.co.in