Contributions to the Indian Textile Industry
Contributions to the Indian Textile Industry
Indian textile industry, the clothier of the globe evolved more than 5000 years ago and its presence in the entire value chain (farm to fashion) is progressing not only in the traditional market but also gaining foothold in the innovative functional textile products market, future of the textile sector. It is the 2nd largest employment provider in the country next only to Agriculture by providing direct and indirect jobs to around 115 Mn workforces, particularly the rural masses and women folks. It contributes to 12% of Industrial Production, 7% of India's GDP and 13% of Exports Earnings of the nation. The sector holds a massive 22% of world spindle capacity and installed the highest number of looms in the world. It is now the largest producer of Jute and second largest producer of Cotton, 2nd largest consumer and exporter of cotton and 2nd largest producer of silk, cellulosic and synthetic fibre/yarn. The Government has set a vision of reaching USD 1.8 trillion domesticm Market and USD 600 billion export market by 2047 for the textile industry. when the country would be celebrating its 100th year of independence.
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