The Maharashtra Roadshow 2025, themed ‘Bridging Maharashtra with the World (Lifestyle-Textile-Apparel), successfully brought together key stakeholders from the Textile sector, including Technical Textiles, Government representatives, and Industry leaders on 21st May 2025 at Mantralaya, Mumbai. The event was designed to foster global partnerships, promote trade development, and facilitate technology transfer within Maharashtra’s dynamic textile ecosystem. It was graced by the presence of Shri. Sanjay Savkare, Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Government of Maharashtra, as the Chief Guest. The Guests of Honor included Smt. Anshu Sinha, IAS, Principal Secretary (Textiles), Government of Maharashtra, and Shri. Sanjay Daine, IAS, Commissioner (Textiles), Government of Maharashtra. The event also witnessed active participation from the leading textile industry, mills, manufacturers, government officials, international trade federations, and members of the Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA) from the Technical Textile industry.
Shri Sanjay Savkare, Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, highlighted Maharashtra’s proactive role in driving the growth of the textile sector, with a strong emphasis on technical textiles as a key engine of growth. His address focused on the Integrated and Sustainable Textile Policy 2023–2028, which aims to position Maharashtra as a global textile powerhouse. He underscored the importance of technical textiles in enhancing industrial competitiveness, fostering innovation, and boosting exports. The Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to creating a conducive ecosystem for the development of this segment. The policy emphasizes sustainability through the 3R model (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), promotes skill development, and provides special incentives for women’s empowerment. It also encourages innovation, production, and widespread adoption of technical textiles across diverse sectors.
During the Roadshow, officials from the Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA), including Shri Avinash Misar, Chairman, and Dr. Anup Rakshit, Executive Director, engaged in an in-depth discussion with the Hon’ble Textile Minister, highlighting ITTA’s sustained contributions to Maharashtra’s textile sector. They emphasized ITTA’s contributions since 2018, which include active involvement in the National Technical Textiles Mission, robust policy advocacy, execution of R&D projects, participation in over 30 technical committees, and efforts toward the classification and development of HSN codes for technical textiles. Additionally, ITTA has developed specialized training programs for industry professionals, faculty, and students across various technical textile segments such as Protech, Meditech, Indutech, Geotech, and others.
Shri Avinash Misar remarked, “We can disseminate knowledge extensively, including through digital platforms. ITTA serves as a key technical repository of knowledge across India, providing critical inputs to projects like Amaravati and supporting both policy formulation and implementation.” This collaboration underscores ITTA’s vital role in strengthening Maharashtra’s technical capabilities and fostering sectoral growth through innovation, research, and skill development.
The Roadshow served as a precursor to two major upcoming international initiatives:
- Indo-Russia Synergy Tour (June 2025): Aimed at enhancing trade, investment, and technology transfer between the Indian and Russian textile industries, the tour will include industry visits, networking sessions, and MoU signings to establish long-term collaboration.
- Global Outreach Summit 2025 (July 2025, New Delhi): This summit will bring together global and Indian brand leaders, sourcing heads, and policymakers for networking, knowledge exchange, and recognition through the BSL Excellence Awards.
Key Outcomes of the Roadshow:
- Strengthened Public-Private Partnerships: The event facilitated meaningful dialogue between government officials and industry leaders, laying the foundation for new collaborations and investment opportunities.
- Emphasis on Sustainability: The policy’s focus on green production and the circular economy was well received. Stakeholders were encouraged to leverage new incentives to drive sustainable and responsible growth.
- Global Positioning of Maharashtra’s Textile Sector: Initiatives such as the upcoming Indo-Russia Synergy Tour and Global Outreach Summit were highlighted as key platforms to promote international collaboration, facilitate technology transfer, and expand trade development.