Exporters should focus towards employment generation: Ajay Tamta
Ahmad Shariq Khan & Aamir H Kaki Exporters should focus towards employment generation which is the real need of the hour, said Ajay Tamta, Minister of State for Textile, Government of India, while inaugurating the 57th edition of the India International Garment Fair (IIGF) at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi on Monday. “I am delighted to inaugurate the 57th edition of IIGF. This fair provides the Indian exporters an opportunity to exhibit their products, which meets international quality and technology standards,” the Minister said. “Events like IIGF give a boost to the ‘Make in India’ programme as the platform encourages smaller players and debutants to work towards making it a reality,” he added. There are 416 exhibitors showcasing their innovations and products at the fair, which would be ...
States urged to order more jute sacking to boost demand
The Dollar Business Bureau In an effort to revive the Jute Industry, Ministry of Textiles has embarked upon a mission to persuade State governments to order more jute sacking. State Government representatives assured that they would sort out the issue in consultation with the jute industry. In addition to the above, Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State for Textiles (I/C), has taken several steps to strengthen the jute sector. As part of these steps, NJB (National Jute Board) will intensify development and promotion of diversified jute products. Training of Women’s Self Help Groups, including that of groups of Tiger widows in the Sundarban, will be given particular emphasis. Reputed R&D institutes such as IIT Kharagpur, NITRA and IJIRA are ...
