The National Textiles Ministers’ Conference 2026 will begin in Guwahati on January 8.

New Delhi, January 7, 2026: The National Textiles Ministers’ Conference 2026, organized by the Ministry of Textiles in collaboration with the Government of Assam, will commence tomorrow, January 8, in Guwahati.

The event has a theme named India’s Textiles:

The two-day conference will be held under the theme “India’s Textiles: Weaving growth, Heritage & Innovation,” Bringing together Textile Ministers and senior officials from States and Union Territories across the country.

The conference aims to provide a high-level platform for deliberations on key issues, including policy reforms, investment promotion, sustainability, export growth, infrastructure development, and technological advancement in the textile sector.

It aligns with the Government of India’s vision to position India as a global textile manufacturing hub by 2030, with a strong focus on boosting exports, generating employment, and ensuring inclusive growth, in keeping with the ethos of “Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi.”

Giriraj Singh will attend the event along with Assam CM:

The inaugural session on January 8 will be attended by Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita, along with other senior dignitaries.

The inauguration will also mark the opening of a dedicated Exhibition and Pavilion showcasing India’s textile capabilities, innovation, and rich cultural heritage.

The conference will feature thematic sessions on Infrastructure and Investment, Expanding India’s textile exports, raw materials and fibres, and preserving and promoting handlooms and handicrafts.

 Special emphasis will be placed on flagship initiatives such as the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) parks, sustainability and environmental compliance, technical textiles, innovation, and integrated value-chain development.

Textile Ministers and senior officials from States and Union territories are expected to share best practices, challenges, and policy suggestions aimed at strengthening the textile value chain across regions and districts.

A special conclave titled “Strengthening and empowering the textiles sector of the North-eastern region of India,” will also be held on January 8. The conclave will bring together Textile Ministers from north-eastern states, members of parliament, and senior officials from the Centre and states.

Discussions will focus on unlocking the region’s potential in silk, handloom, handicrafts, and bamboo-based textiles, with special emphasis on Eri, Muga, and Mulberry silk, women-led enterprises, branding, and market access.

The National Textiles Ministers’ Conference 2026 is expected to strengthen Centre-State collaboration and chart a clear roadmap for building a competitive, sustainable, and inclusive textile sector in India.

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