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Organised by a consortium of 11 Textile Export Promotion Councils and supported by the ministry of textiles, Bharat Tex 2024 focused on the entire textile value chain from farm to fashion, emphasising trade, investment, and sustainability. The event was hosted at Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi, showcasing nearly 2 million square feet of exhibition space, the ministry of textiles said in a press release.
The event saw participation from global and Indian industry giants such as Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and Reliance, among others. Additionally, multilateral organisations and global think tanks like UNEP and IRENA contributed to the discussions.
A highlight of Bharat Tex 2024 was the CEO roundtable chaired by Union minister Piyush Goyal, focusing on the growth prospects of the textile sector. The minister of state for textiles and railways, Darshana V Jardosh, also actively participated in various sessions.
The event featured over 10 fashion presentations, art demonstrations, interactive fabric testing zones, and showcased global fashion trends. A global-scale conference with 70 sessions and 112 international speakers addressed key textile issues, including sustainability and manufacturing 4.0.
Bharat Tex 2024 also served as a launch pad for various initiatives, including IndiaTEX and the Textile Grand Innovation Challenge. Additionally, 63 MoUs were announced, focusing on collaboration in research, innovation, and sustainability.
The event underscored the importance of sustainable initiatives like Kasturi Cotton and waterless dyeing, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint and promote eco-friendly practices in the textile industry.
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DP)
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