Gangwar takes charge of Textiles Min, to present roadmap

New Textiles Minister Santosh Gangwar, who took charge here today, said he will soon present a roadmap for developing the country's textile sector and work towards promoting Brand India abroad to boost exports.
"My aim is to create more jobs, help improve the economy by boosting the textile sector. I shall soon present a roadmap for developing the sector," Gangwar said after taking charge.
Gangwar said that the textiles sector has a huge potential to provide large number of jobs to the vulnerable sections of the society.
Gangwar said he would work towards promoting Brand India abroad and boosting the country's textile exports.

"On a visit to the US once I saw branded clothes and found they were made in India. I wish to promote Brand India across the world," he told PTI.
The 65-year old was the chief whip of the BJP in the 14th Lok Sabha. This time, he has won from Bareilly by a margin of over 2 lakh votes.

On the issues plaguing the sector in Uttar Pradesh, he said that local artisans need a push that will unlock the strengths of the region.
Gangwar has been assigned minister of state for textiles (independent charge). He is also junior minister, parliamentary affairs, water resources, river development and Ganga rejuvenation.

He has been a Lok Sabha member since 1989, barring 2009, when he lost by a narrow margin.
Gangwar, who has been associated with social work and active politics for over three decades, was jailed during the Emergency period.
He also served as a member of the Uttar Pradesh State BJP Working Committee and held the position of general secretary of the state BJP Unit in 1996.
He earlier held ministerial posts at the Centre as minister of state for petroleum and natural gas with additional charge of parliament affairs.