In a move to further boost the rapidly growing MSME sector in Jaipur, Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani inaugurated the sixth edition of international textile and apparel fair ‘Vastra’ in the Pink City. The information was provided through the official Twitter handle of the Textiles Minister.
The Minister said that the textiles industry of India has attracted three-fold investments in form of Foreign Direct Investments. The industry stands at the second spot in terms of job creation in the nation, she added.
Inaugurated International Textiles and Apparel Fair @vastratex2017 with Rajasthan Minister Rajpal Singh Shekhawat ji in Jaipur. pic.twitter.com/hjr35IKUNH
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) September 21, 2017
She said that the central government is constantly working upon strengthening the industry.
Recently, the government has also provided assistance of Rs 6,000 crore for the sector’s growth. Under this, ‘Textiles India’ is being strengthened under the ambitious Make in India programme. The Minister also lauded the Central government’s MUDRA scheme and said that the industry is getting ample encouragement through it.
Vastra 20217 is a comprehensive four-day trade fair and conference on apparels and garments, during which a mix of the finest and latest textile products from fiber to fashion, services and technology will be showcased.
Artisans, hoping to attract the attention of buyers, have come here to demonstrate their art, from all corners of the state. #VASTRA2017 pic.twitter.com/FJpdxS9ykx
— Vastra 2017 (@vastratex2017) September 22, 2017
Rajasthan Industries Minister Rajpal Singh Shekhawat was also present at the inaugural of the fair. Vastra has been organized to boost MSMEs of the state and to make way for global reach of the sector.
With exhibitors from 13 states & nearly 300 buyers from 55 nations, @vastratex2017 will provide major boost to Rajasthan textiles sector.
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) September 21, 2017
About 300 buyers from 55 countries will participate in the Fair with exhibitors representing 13 nations across globe. Through this textiles fair, Rajasthan will promote the textiles industry and will pave way for international buyers.
