MoS Textiles inaugurates CMAI FAB Show in Mumbai, India

The minister addressed the participants of the FAB Show being organised by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI). The FAB (Fabrics, Accessories & Beyond) Show has visitors from the entire garment industry, and the exhibitors at the event include accessories and other input manufacturers.

Speaking at the inaugural session of the FAB Show currently underway at Jio Convention Center, Jardosh said that the industrial exhibitions being held after a gap of two years are getting a good response. The minister said that the entire value chain of the textile industry like spinning, weaving and garment industry will have to work in harmony and cooperate with each other. She added that there is also a need to increase the number of suppliers in the value chain. There should be multiple companies manufacturing buttons, accessories etc. in the country.

Jardosh also said that the government and the industry understand each other's expectations and that the ministry remains active to promote the industry.

On the industry's pending demand for removal of import duty on cotton, the minister said without giving any clear indication that the ministry of textiles shares the industry’s view, but the ministries of finance and agriculture are also involved in the decision. She said that discussions are going on and the industry will be informed soon.

She further said that the country's cotton prices are almost equal to the world market. The farmers are getting a good income as per the vision of the government which is focusing on doubling the income of farmers. There is a possibility of increasing cotton production in the next crop year as farmers are expected to increase their production as returns increase.

At the inauguration ceremony, Rajesh Masand, president, CMAI, also spoke about the importance of the FAB Show for the industry and the success of the previous exhibitions organised by the association. He also drew the attention of the minister towards several issues facing the industry.

The CMAI FAB Show began today and will conclude on April 13.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (KD)