India has invited leaders of Bangladesh's textile and knitwear industry to attend the upcoming Textiles India 2017. This is a mega trade event for the textile and handicraft sectors and will showcase the entire range of Indian textile products from 'Farm to Fiber to Fabric to Fashion'. According to the Indian high commission to Dhaka, the event will be held in Gandhinagar of Gujarat from June 30 to July 2 and will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A delegation comprising chairman and vice-chairman of the Synthetic and Rayon Textiles Export Promotion Council (SRTEPC) of India visited Dhaka in this regard. They held meetings with senior members of the Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) to invite them for the event.
Textiles India 2017 will also provide an opportunity to the participants to hold B2B meetings with around 2500 international buyers, international and Indian exhibitors, and 15000 Indian buyers. Over 33 round-tables will also be held on issues of concern for the various segments of textiles and handicrafts on the second day with prominent international speakers and industry leaders.
