Ministry of Textiles recently organised a roadshow in Coimbatore to promote India’s largest global textile exhibition, Bharat Tex 2025.
Attended by Rachna Shah, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles as the Chief Guest, the roadshow also witnessed the presence of other dignitaries including Arun Roy, Industries Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu; Rajiv Saxena, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Governemnt of India, Bhadresh Dodhia, Co-Chairman, Bharat Tex; A Shakhtivel, Hon Chairman, Tiruppur Exporters Association, etc.
Scheduled to be held from Feb 14-17, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Bharat Tex 2025 aims to showcase India’s capabilities in textile manufacturing, covering the entire value chain from raw materials to finished products.
To be organised by 12 Indian Textile Export Promotion Councils (EPCs) and supported by the Ministry of Textiles, the event will help attract global attention to India as a premier textile sourcing destination.
The previous edition of Bharat Tex was attended by over 3,500 exhibitors and 3,000 buyers from over 100 countries. On the other hand, over 5,000 exhibitors are expected to attend the upcoming 2025 edition along with more than 6,000 international buyers, and over 120,000 visitors at a venue of spanning across more than 220,000 sq m.
Rajkumar, Past Chairman, CITI, has requested the organisers to reduce participation fees for MSMEs like the Powerloom sector besides accelerate implementation of the Powertex program.
Highlighting the importance of the event in strengthening India’s position as a global textile hub, Shah commended government initiatives such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme and PM Mitra Parks Scheme, for their role in modernising India's textile sector. These initiatives will help generate Rs 25,000 crore in investment under the PLI scheme and Rs 70,000 crore under the PM Mitra scheme, creating approximately 20 lakh jobs in the coming years, she said.
The event will also play a crucial role in promoting India as a favored destination for textile sourcing globally, she added.
