• Global Focus: The textile industry needs to target international markets to enhance competitiveness.
• Leadership Potential: Bharat Tex 2024 signifies the sector’s potential to become a global leader.
• Collaboration for Growth: Working together and understanding the value chain can make textiles a driving force for the nation’s GDP.

Focus on international markets to push textile industry to be more competitive: Union Minister @PiyushGoyal during his address at the CITI Textile Sustainability Awards 2024

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Applauding CITI’s efforts, Shri Goyal expressed confidence in their contribution to:

• Industry growth
• Employment opportunities for young people
• Serving the global textile landscape

He also acknowledged CITI’s officials for their valuable contribution in guiding the government’s textile industry growth initiatives.

The award ceremony recognized outstanding achievements in various sustainability aspects, including:

• Social responsibility & green practices
• Innovative material management
• Recycling efforts
• Alternative materials usage
• Sustainable retail practices
• Women entrepreneurship in sustainability & social impact
• Human resource practices
• Exemplary service to the textile industry

Each category emphasized the importance of:

• Fostering sustainability
• Encouraging innovation
• Promoting responsible business practices in the textile sector.

Other dignitaries who addressed the event included:

• Shri Rakesh Mehra, Chairman of CITI (welcome address)
• Smt. Darshana Vikram Jardosh, Minister of State for Textiles and Railways (keynote address)
• Shri Ashwin Chandran, Deputy Chairman of CITI (concluding remarks)

The event concluded with gratitude expressed to all participants, sponsors, and stakeholders who contributed to its success, emphasizing the collective effort in advancing sustainable practices within the textile industry.

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Highlights of the visit:

Kerala:

• Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram:
  • Inaugurate three crucial space infrastructure projects:
    • PSLV Integration Facility (PIF) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre
    • New Semi-cryogenics Integrated Engine and Stage Test Facility at ISRO Propulsion Complex
    • Trisonic Wind Tunnel at VSSC
  • Review the progress of Gaganyaan Mission and award “astronaut wings” to astronaut-designates.

Tamil Nadu:

• Madurai:
  • Participate in the program “Creating the Future – Digital Mobility for Automotive MSME Entrepreneurs” and address MSME entrepreneurs.
  • Launch two initiatives to support MSMEs in the automotive industry:
    • TVS Open Mobility Platform
    • TVS Mobility-CII Centre of Excellence
• Thoothukudi:
  • Lay the foundation stone of Outer Harbor Container Terminal at V.O. Chidambaranar Port.
  • Inaugurate various projects aimed at making the port the first Green Hydrogen Hub Port:
    • Desalination plant
    • Hydrogen production and bunkering facility
  • Launch India’s first indigenous green hydrogen fuel cell inland waterway vessel.
  • Dedicate tourist facilities in 75 lighthouses across various states.
  • Dedicate to nation rail and road projects to improve connectivity and boost socio-economic growth.

Maharashtra:

• Yavatmal:
  • Release the 16th installment of PM-KISAN amounting to over Rs 21,000 crore to farmers.
  • Disburse 2nd and 3rd installments of “Namo Shetkari MahaSanman Nidhi” to farmers.
  • Disburse Rs 825 crore of Revolving Fund to women Self Help Groups.
  • Initiate distribution of one crore Ayushman cards.
  • Launch the Modi Awaas Gharkul Yojana for OBC category beneficiaries.
  • Dedicate to nation multiple irrigation projects benefiting Marathwada and Vidarbha regions.
  • Inaugurate multiple rail and road projects to improve connectivity and boost development.
  • Inaugurate the statue of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay.

This visit signifies the government’s focus on various sectors, including space exploration, infrastructure development, support for MSMEs and farmers, welfare schemes, and clean energy initiatives. It also highlights the commitment towards improving connectivity and boosting socio-economic development across different regions.

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Showcasing Maharashtra’s Defence Manufacturing Prowess:

• The expo, organized by the Maharashtra government, showcases the indigenous capabilities and innovations of MSMEs, private companies, DRDO labs, and DPSUs in the state.

General Pande’s Keynote Address:

• He commended Maharashtra for being a major contributor to India’s economy, highlighting its leadership in:
  • Industrial growth
  • Exports
  • FDI attractiveness
• He praised the state for being the first in India to establish a Defence Manufacturing Policy and designate aerospace and defence manufacturing as a thrust sector, resulting in:
  • Over 20% contribution to the national output of aircrafts, ships, and boats
  • 30% contribution to the national output of weapons and ammunition

Focus on Atmanirbhar Bharat and Innovation:

• General Pande emphasized the improved economic growth and aspirations of Indian citizens.

• He appreciated the government and armed forces’ commitment to sustainable development through:

  • Policy reforms
  • Skilling initiatives
  • Infrastructure investment
  • Digital initiatives
  • Supporting entrepreneurship

• He highlighted the importance of leveraging MSMEs and startups in meeting the Indian Army’s capability development needs through the Atmanirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India) initiative.

• He elaborated on the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) program, stating that:

  • All projects are mandated to involve startups.
  • 55 projects worth Rs 400 crore are currently underway, involving 65 startups.
  • Four contracts worth Rs 70 crore have been finalized for equipment procurement.
  • The iDEX approach utilizes a “Spiral Model” for developing indigenous technology.

• He mentioned the Indian Army’s in-house Ideas & Innovation initiative, citing two successful examples of technology transferred to industry:

  • VIDYUT RAKSHAK – IoT-based generator protection system
  • A biomedical device

Promoting Innovation and Intellectual Property:

• General Pande underscored the Army’s commitment to promoting innovation through:
  • Pursuing Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) for co-developed products
  • Filing 66 IPRs to date, with 13 patents, 5 copyrights, and 5 design registrations already granted

Army Equipment Display and Industry Interaction:

• The Indian Army showcased its indigenous equipment and systems at the expo, including:
  • Tanks
  • Artillery
  • Rocket launchers
  • Bridge systems
  • Air defense guns and radars
  • Assault rifles and other infantry weapons
• General Pande interacted with participating industries, encouraging them to align their products and services with the future needs of the Army.
• He urged everyone to contribute to building a self-reliant India through commitment and resolve.

This visit highlights the Indian Army’s focus on promoting self-reliance and fostering innovation in the defense sector, while collaborating with MSMEs and startups to achieve its modernization goals.

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