On August 22, 2024, the Honorable Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, received a delegation from the Indian Technical Textile Industry, arranged by the Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA), and they discussed the present and future conditions.a requirements of the sector. The chairman of ITTA, Mr. Avinash Misar, headed the delegation. with notable figures in the industry, such as Mr. Mahon Kavrie of Supreme Mr. Mahesh Kudav of Nonwovens, Mr. Narendra Dalmia of Strata Geosystems,Mr. Amit Agarwal of CTM, Vice-Chairman, ITTA, and Venus Safety & Health Technical Textiles & Ex-Chairman and Additional ITTA Directors, signifying important sections pertaining to technical textiles.
ITTA wishes to thank the Honorable Minister on behalf of the industry for taking the time to listen to all of the crucial issues that were brought up to him, along with the suggested solutions. The presentation provides an overview of the
the following are important debate points:
Accessibility of Fundamental The primary raw ingredients required for producing high-end technical textile goods are specialized fibers/yarns and chemicals/polymers, which are not made in India. QCOs are now enforced on the IDY and polyester staple yarns in all of their variations. However, a large number of the India does not develop specialized versions, hence the sector depends on import. We recommended against combining these specialized versions in the same QCO alert. In this regard, HMOT was really helpful in assisting us by bringing it to the Petrochemical and Chemicals Ministry (MCP). He further counseled us to speak with the MCP directly.
the following are important debate points:
b. There are several more high-tech fibers and years that do not have BIS requirements, such as Nylon 6.6, Meta and Para Aramids, UHMPE, Mod-Acrylic, Flame Retardant, particular grades of Glass & Carbon, and other metallic fibers. accessible, so they have no QCO. Also, there is no need for a curb on these fibers. about imports. The Minister promised to investigate the situation and offer a solution going forward
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c. States, PSUs, and government departments must require procurement in order to boost domestic consumption
d. Vigorous brand marketing may guarantee higher growth in the technical textile industry. of technical textiles from India at all significant national and international events.
e. Raising per-capita consumption by requiring the technological textile goods in particular uses to stimulate further market expansion. An observation Interministerial systems will facilitate the implementation of this.
The Minister discussed the GOI’s astute vision for technological textiles, which it supports through the NTTM and PLI schemes. The Minister emphasized the significance of combining cutting-edge technology with practical tactics to guarantee the prosperity of the industry. of the sector. The conversation between the industry group and the minister was extremely vibrant, and we are so grateful for his desire to interact with us and discover answers to the important problems that are now plaguing our sector.