Scheme of Integrated Textile Park

India’s textile industry has its inherent advantages, but there are infrastructure bottlenecks. To address this problem, the Scheme of Integrated Textile Park was approved in July 2005 to create new textile parks of International Standards at poptential growth centers. As ..

Textile Export Promotion Councils in India

Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), New Delhi The headquarters of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) are located in New Delhi. It was established in 1978 to promote exports of readymade garments from India. The Council has 8 Regional Offices ..

The Central Silk Board (CSB), Bangalore

Central Silk Board was constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1948 with the objective of promoting the growth and development of Sericulture in the country. The programems are formulated by state governments and Central Silk Board supplements the efforts ..

National Jute Board

The National Jute Board (NJB) is the apex body for promotion of Indian Jute. Set up under “National Jute Board Act, 2008” , the Board is chaired by the Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The Board’s prime objective ..

Handicrafts Industry of India

Handicrafts Sector plays a significant & important role in the country’s economy. It provides employment to a vast segment of craftpersons in rural & semi urban areas and generates substantial foreign exchange for the country, while preserving its cultural heritage. ..

Handloom Industry of India

As an economic activity and in terms of employment generation, the handloom sector occupies a place second only to agriculture. This sector is, however, is confronted with various problems, such as, obsolete technology, unorganized production system, low productivity, inadequate working ..