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🏭 Strengthening India’s Advanced Composites Manufacturing Ecosystem! ✨ Smt. Vrunda Manohar Desai, IRS, Textile Commissioner, Government of India, Mumbai, visited the manufacturing facility of 3B Advanced Composites Private Limited, Goa, on 13 June 2026. The company is undertaking capacity enhancement under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme of the Ministry of Textiles. During the visit, the Textile Commissioner reviewed the company’s advanced manufacturing capabilities, innovation-driven initiatives, sustainability practices, and the development of high-performance reinforcement solutions serving critical sectors such as automotive, wind energy, construction, and advanced composites. She also interacted with the company’s management team to gain insights into the operational landscape, growth prospects, and challenges faced by the glass fibre and advanced composites industry. The Textile Commissioner took note of the concerns and suggestions raised by the industry and assured support in facilitating possible assistance and coordination with relevant stakeholders to promote sustainable growth, innovation, and global competitiveness of the sector. The visit reflects the Government of India’s continued commitment to strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities, fostering technological advancement, encouraging innovation, and enhancing India’s position in the global advanced materials and composites industry. #TextileCommissionerIndia #TextileCommissionerMumbai #PLIforTextiles #TechnicalTextiles #Innovation #ViksitBharat
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A decade ago, entrepreneurship was seen as a risky career path. Today, India is home to more than 2 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups and has emerged as the world's third-largest startup ecosystem. #12YearsOfYuvaShakti
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Did you know? More than 2.07 crore young Indians have registered on the MY Bharat Portal, making it one of the largest youth engagement platforms in the country #12YearsOfYuvaShakti
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"Preserving India’s Textile Heritage" India’s vision for handloom exports is rooted in heritage, sustainability, and global expansion. By empowering weavers, promoting eco-friendly production, strengthening global market access, and showcasing Indian textiles at international platforms, India is shaping the future of sustainable textile exports for the world.  #FutureOfTextiles #HandloomHeritage #PreservingHeritage #12YearsOfSeva #12YearsOfYuvaShakti
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Heritage is shaping the future. India 🇮🇳 and Japan 🇯🇵 share a common mission— to build stronger, smarter, and more sustainable textiles value chains. Driven by trust. Powered by innovation. United for growth. Together, they are weaving the future. #IndiaJapanPartnership #Textiles #GrowTogether @IndianEmbTokyo @MEAIndia @TexComIndia @txcindia
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Celebrating the custodians of India’s timeless craft traditions. Congratulations to the Padma Shri Awardees 2026 for their outstanding contribution to strengthening and sustaining the country’s handloom and handicrafts heritage. #padmashri #awardees #indianheritage #traditionalart #MinistryOfTextiles
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Celebrating the custodians of India’s timeless craft traditions. Congratulations to the Padma Shri Awardees 2026 for their outstanding contribution to strengthening and sustaining the country’s handloom and handicrafts heritage. #padmashri #awardees #indianheritage #traditionalart #MinistryOfTextiles
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Digital India in Textiles: Bringing Sericulture Online 📱🧵 Through integrated digital platforms, the Ministry of Textiles is enhancing transparency, simplifying registrations, enabling real-time monitoring, and improving access to critical information for farmers, rearers, and enterprises across India. #DigitalIndia #DigitalTransformation #MinistryOfTextiles #Sericulture #SilkSector #Textiles #12YearsOfSeva
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The National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) is accelerating India’s journey towards becoming a global leader in technical textiles through focused investments in research, innovation, education, and market development. #NTTM #TechnicalTextiles #NewIndia #MinistryOfTextiles #12YearsOfSeva @NTTM_MoT
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आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी जी का '5F विजन' (फार्म टू फाइबर, फाइबर टू फैक्ट्री, फैक्ट्री टू फैशन व फैशन टू फॉरेन) आज देश के टेक्सटाइल सेक्टर के विकास का मुख्य आधार बन चुका है। किसानों के खेतों से वैश्विक फैशन बाजार तक जुड़ी यह श्रृंखला इस क्षेत्र को नई दिशा दे रही है। इस सफल नीति से आज यह सेक्टर 5.3 करोड़ लोगों को प्रत्यक्ष रोजगार दे रहा है और आगामी 3 वर्षों में 2 करोड़ नए रोजगार सृजित करने की ओर अग्रसर है। '5F' के इसी विजन से हमारा टेक्सटाइल सेक्टर वैश्विक बाजार में भारत का गौरव बढ़ा रहा है। #5FVision #TextileSector #Employment #NewIndia
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Every handloom fabric carries more than threads— it carries stories, traditions, and generations of craftsmanship. From the hands of our artisans to homes across the nation, handloom remains a timeless symbol of India's heritage. Celebrating 12 years of empowering India's handloom legacy. What is your favorite handloom weave or textile tradition from India? Tell us in the comments. #HandloomHeritage #IndianHandloom #WeaversOfIndia #HandmadeInIndia #VocalForLocal
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The conferment of the Padma Shri on Dr. Jogesh Deuri, a distinguished sericulture expert from Assam and champion of Eri silk, is a tribute to the entire Indian sericulture community. It reflects the transformative power of sericulture in empowering marginal farmers, women & rural entrepreneurs, while showcasing how innovation, dedication & grassroots development can drive lasting social & economic change. In the spirit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision of "Reform, Perform & Transform", the silk sector has emerged as a catalyst for inclusive growth & sustainable livelihoods, contributing to the journey towards a #ViksitBharat. From cocoon to community, from tradition to transformation, this recognition celebrates the spirit of Indian Silk and its silent changemakers. An honour for one, an #inspiration for millions, and a proud recognition of India's vibrant #sericulture sector.. @TexMinIndia @PIBTextiles @girirajsinghbjp @PmargheritaBJP @CMOfficeAssam
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What happens when two of the world's richest textile traditions come together? A shared heritage of craftsmanship. A shared commitment to innovation. A shared vision for sustainability. From preserving age-old traditions to creating future-ready opportunities, India and Japan are connected by values that transcend borders. Because the strongest partnerships are woven from shared values. Different roots. Shared values. One beautiful future. #IndiaJapan #Textiles #Craftsmanship #TextileHeritage #DesignInnovation #Sustainability #IndiaJapanRelations #CulturalExchange #FutureTogether @MEAIndia @IndianEmbTokyo @txcindia @TexComIndia
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For generations, women in rural India spent hours every day collecting water. Today, with nearly 16 Crore tap water connections, millions of women have gained something invaluable: time. Time for education, livelihoods, entrepreneurship and family. #12YearsOfNariShakti
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🇮🇳Nari Shakti in uniform is redefining leadership and courage. From around 3,000 women officers in 2014 to over 11,000 today, India's daughters continue to strengthen the nation's defence with pride and valor.🪖 #12YearsOfNariShakti #NariShakti #WomenInDefence #OperationSindoor
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Innovation That Inspires Investment! Delivering advanced solutions across healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, mobility and beyond, India's technical textiles sector is rapidly emerging as a key driver of growth. Explore the future at #BharatTex2026. Be part of the conversations, collaborations, and business opportunities shaping the future of global textiles. 📍 Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi 📅 14–17 July 2026 Register now: bharat-tex.com @TexMinIndia @girirajsinghbjp @PmargheritaBJP @aepcindia @TexprocilIndia @Matexil_Srtepc @csbmot @pdexcil @HEPC_India @IndiaExpoCentre @epchindia @wwepcindia1 @cepcindia @jpdepc2019 @ISEPC1 #TechnicalTextiles #TextileInnovation #FutureOfTextiles #MakeInIndia #SustainableTextiles
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Strategic trade agreements are strengthening India’s textile export growth across global markets.  With 15 FTAs and 6 PTAs in place including recent agreements with the UK, UAE & Australia India is expanding market access, boosting competitiveness, and creating new opportunities for textile exports worldwide. #Textiles #FTA #ExportGrowth #12YearsOfSeva #12YearsOfNariShakti
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World-class textile infrastructure is strengthening India’s export ecosystem. 🧵🏗️ Through the Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (#SITP), India is promoting modern textile hubs with integrated facilities that enhance manufacturing efficiency, attract investments, and improve global competitiveness in textiles. 🇮🇳 #Textiles #Infrastructure #EconomicGrowth #12YearsOfSeva #12YearsOfNariShakti
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Under the guidance of Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji’s 5F Vision, India’s transition toward 'New Age Fibres' represents a strategic leap for our textile sector. By leveraging sustainable materials like Bamboo, Banana, and Milkweed, we are integrating ancient wisdom with advanced technical innovation. Sustainable fibres are no longer an alternative; they are the future. Backed by robust policy frameworks, a dedicated ₹300 Crore budgetary allocation, and pioneering research, this initiative is empowering farmers, strengthening rural economies, and securing India’s leadership in the global sustainable materials market.
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Innovation woven into every success story. ✅ Technical textiles exports reached USD 2.9 billion in 2024-25 ✅ Indigenous technologies transferred to industry ✅ Climate-smart solutions supporting agriculture ✅ Advanced protective gear developed for firefighters India's technical textiles ecosystem continues to transform ideas into impact. #TechnicalTextiles #InnovationInTextiles #AtmanirbharBharat #TextileGrowth #12YearsOfSeva
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