Hon. Minister Shri Manohar Lal Khattar Emphasizes Advancing Technology, Reducing Costs & Creating Attractive Designs

New Delhi, August 22, 2025

The Gartex Texprocess India Expo 2025, inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam on Thursday, has opened new avenues for India’s textile industry. The event was inaugurated by Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, with Shri Rakesh Sachan, MSME & Khadi Minister of Uttar Pradesh, as the Guest of Honour. Also present were Ms. Himani Gulati, Director of MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd., and Shri Kundan Kumar, Resident Commissioner of Bihar.

Spanning three days, the expo features over 200 exhibitors and more than 600 brands, including several international players, highlighting the industry’s innovation and investment potential.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar stated:

“Indian textiles are known for their superior quality. However, high costs limit their reach to the masses. We must work towards enhancing technology, lowering production costs, and making designs more appealing. The goal should be to meet the needs of people from villages to cities, thereby making India self-reliant and globally competitive. Events like Gartex play a crucial role in making India a global textile hub by providing a platform for networking, technology exchange, sustainability discussions, and exploring new business models. In the coming years, India has the potential to lead the world in the textile sector, with states like Bihar and Uttar Pradesh serving as key economic drivers in this transformation.”

On the occasion, Shri Kundan Kumar, Resident Commissioner of Bihar, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to positioning Bihar as India’s next textile hub.

“Bihar offers abundant natural resources, skilled human capital, and robust policy support for the textile industry. Our priority is to position the state as an attractive investment destination to drive both industrial growth and employment generation. The Bihar government is working to provide a one-stop solution for investors and invites them to be a part of the state’s industrial growth story through the textile sector,” he said.

Why Bihar is an Ideal Destination for Textile Investment

• Large-scale production of jute, silk, and cotton crops
• Cost-effective and skilled workforce
• MSME clusters and investor-friendly incentive schemes
• Progressive industrial policies and improved logistics infrastructure
• Establishment of textile parks for seamless industrial operations

Highlights of Gartex Texprocess India Expo 2025

Running from August 21–23, the expo is one of the largest platforms for the textile and garment industry. Key highlights include:

• LeatherX Pavilion: Opportunities in leather processing, fashion accessories, and footwear
• Textile Care Forum: Discussions on green chemistry, sustainable laundry practices, and EPR guidelines

Denim Show: Showcasing India’s global potential in denim production – with India already among the world’s leading producers.