Take measures to increase apparel exports two times, Gadkari tells AEPC

Wants textile industry to explore use of new materials like bamboo, says he will speak to PM to allow export of PPE

Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Nitin Gadkari has asked the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) to take measures to bring about a two-fold increase in exports, and said he would speak to the Prime Minister to allow the export of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

In his speech following the inauguration of a Virtual Workshop via video conference, a joint initiative of AEPC and the MSME Ministry, the Union Minister emphasised on technology upgrade and research to improve quality and remain cost-competitive in the global market. 

He said the government is supporting the MSME sector with a package announced