New textile policy in the works to help India emerge as manufacturing hub

The government on Thursday said the new Textiles Policy 2020 being formulated by the Centre is aimed at developing in the country a competitive textile sector which is modern, sustainable and inclusive.

This new policy will have a special focus on manufacturing of apparel and garment, technical textiles, man-made fibre products and exports.

The Textiles Ministry has sought suggestions for formulating the much-awaited new Textiles Policy for the next 10 years, which will envisage positioning India as a fully integrated, globally-competitive manufacturing and exporting hub.

The policy will entail the strategy and action plan for the country's textile and apparel segments, while maintaining