Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) Hosts Enlightening Session on “Sectoral Development
Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) Hosts Enlightening Session on “Sectoral Development Approaches and Industry Linkages in Garment and Textile Industry” at ILO Conclave
(New Delhi, 25 November 2023) The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) took center stage at the International Labour Organization (ILO) Conclave with a special session on “Sectoral Development Approaches and Industry Linkages in Garment and Textile Industry.” The session provided a platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to engage in insightful discussions aimed at fostering growth and collaboration within the dynamic realm of Garment and Textile.
The session covered various aspects, including:
Sustainable Practices: Discussions revolved around adopting eco-friendly manufacturing processes, resource-efficient technologies, and sustainable sourcing practices to reduce the environmental impact of the textile industry.
Skill Development: Emphasis was placed on skill enhancement programs to meet the evolving needs of the industry, ensuring a skilled and adaptable workforce capable of contributing to the sector’s growth.
Technology Integration: The role of technology in transforming the textile industry was explored, with a focus on digitalization, automation, and innovation to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.
Government Initiatives: The session highlighted the need for collaboration between industry stakeholders and government bodies to formulate policies that support sustainable development and foster industry linkages.
The session curated by CITI brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to deliberate on strategies for fostering sustainable development in the garment and textile industry. The conclave aimed to address challenges, share best practices, and explore innovative approaches to promote sustainable enterprises for local development.
While moderating the session, Ms. Chandrima Chatterjee, Secretary General, CITI expressed that this session has been planned to encourage dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders. Our focus is on sectoral development approaches and establishing robust industry linkages to drive positive change.”
Ms. Shubra, Trade Advisor, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India chaired the session. Ms. Chandrima Chatterjee, Secretary General, CITI moderated the session. Ms. Shubra expressed, “The textile & apparel industry is a vital contributor to India’s economy, and its sustainable growth is crucial, MSME sector contributes immensely to the T&A sector, She said that the Government is working on BIS certifications and making certain standards compulsory; She said the focus is more on sustainable textiles because that is catching the attention of the buyers worldwide, She informed that Ministry has a dedicated project on circularity and sustainability.
The conclave, supported by the Government of India and the ILO, provided a platform for participants to exchange ideas and forge partnerships that can contribute to the overall growth and sustainability of the garment and textile sector.
CITI remains committed to driving positive change within the industry and looks forward to continued collaboration with stakeholders to build a sustainable and thriving future for the Indian textile sector.
Recent Posts
- CITI Partners with Fair Wear Foundation leverage proposed legislative changes in the EU for Indian T&A Exporters November 6, 2024
- Cir(086)/2024-October 28, 2024 October 28, 2024
- Cir(084)/2024-October 25, 2024 October 28, 2024
- Cir(085)/2024-October 25, 2024 October 28, 2024
- Capacity Building Workshop on Advancing Sustainable and Responsible Business Practices: HRDD and CSDDD – 7th Nov 2024 Bangalore October 28, 2024
Archives
- November 2024 (1)
- October 2024 (7)
- September 2024 (9)
- August 2024 (16)
- July 2024 (13)
- June 2024 (21)
- May 2024 (7)
- April 2024 (13)
- March 2024 (9)
- February 2024 (13)
- January 2024 (15)
- December 2023 (7)
- November 2023 (10)
- October 2023 (3)
- September 2023 (8)
- August 2023 (5)
- July 2023 (10)
- June 2023 (11)
- May 2023 (19)
- April 2023 (16)
- March 2023 (17)
- February 2023 (16)
- January 2023 (14)
- December 2022 (11)
- November 2022 (9)
- October 2022 (11)
- September 2022 (13)
- August 2022 (13)
- July 2022 (15)
- June 2022 (13)
- May 2022 (6)
- April 2022 (3)
- March 2022 (1)
- February 2022 (1)
- January 2022 (1)
- December 2021 (1)
- November 2021 (1)
- October 2021 (2)
- August 2021 (4)
- July 2021 (1)
- March 2021 (1)
- February 2021 (2)
- January 2021 (2)
- November 2020 (2)
- October 2020 (1)
- September 2020 (2)
- August 2020 (1)
- June 2020 (1)
- May 2020 (2)
- March 2020 (3)
- February 2020 (3)
- September 2019 (2)
- August 2019 (1)
- July 2019 (1)
- May 2019 (3)
- April 2019 (1)
- March 2019 (3)
- February 2019 (3)
- January 2019 (4)
- December 2018 (1)
- November 2018 (2)
- October 2018 (1)
- September 2018 (3)
- August 2018 (3)
- July 2018 (7)
- March 2018 (1)
- January 2018 (13)
- November 2017 (3)