Addressing the Textile Conclave 2013, the Chairman of the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), Dr. A. Sakthivel, said that India's garment exports would be touching 60 billion dollars by 2016.
He also identified shortfall of labour as one of the biggest bottlenecks to garment export growth.
"We are getting good orders and have won the confidence of buyers. As a brand, India is recognized everywhere, but the challenge is translating that leverage into a world textile hub," he said.
"We are looking for skilled people in large numbers to meet these challenges," he added.
The conclave was inaugurated by Union Textiles Minister Dr. K.S. Raoe in presence of Textiles Secretary Textiles Zohra Chatterji and textile industry stakeholders.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app