Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) organised the Textile Conclave 2025 on Saturday, where experts discussed opportunities in technical textiles and the need for improvement in cotton productivity.
Saurin Parikh, chairman of the Textile Task Force of GCCI, talked about the importance of technical textiles in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, construction and fashion. He stressed the need for collaboration, innovation and policy support to unlock the full potential of this industry. Sandeep Engineer, president of GCCI, said the textile conclave provides a platform for in-depth discussion and deliberation on the needs and issues facing the textile industry.
During the panel discussion about technical textiles, experts said there is a need for innovation and R&D to develop high-performance materials and the importance of govt policies and industry collaboration to foster growth. Experts also discussed the central govt’s Mission for Cotton Productivity. The five-year mission aims to elevate India’s cotton yield from the current 461 kgs per hectare to the global average of 850 kgs per hectare while promoting the cultivation of extra-long staple cotton varieties. Experts said there is a need for seed improvement. Industry leaders from the spinning, weaving, processing, garmenting, and machinery manufacturing segments attended the event.