Nation committed to increase production capacities & export of handloom items: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi: Textile Minister Piyush Goyal has said that steps must be taken to promote the handloom sector in the country.

He said, nation is committed to increase the production capacities and export of handloom items in the next three years.

He was addressing an event in New Delhi on Saturday on the occasion of 7th National Handloom Day, Mr. Goyal said, steps need to be taken to increase the production capacities of handloom sector from existing 60 thousand crore rupees to over one lakh 25 thousand crore rupees within three years.

He added that target must be set to increase the export of handloom items from existing two thousand crore rupees to 10 thousand crore rupees in the next three years.

Appreciating the role of National



Handloom Day and My Handloom, My Pride initiatives, the Minister said, handloom sector has played important role in promoting the indegenious textile sector.

Referring to Swadeshi Movement, he said, handloom is closely linked with history and it has flourished since 1905.

He said, India will celebrate 75th years of Independence in the next year and handloom will play important role in the development of the country.

Minister of State for Textiles Darshana Jardosh said that it is the responsibility to promote local artisans under the Local for Vocal initiative.

She said, women play important role in handloom sector and steps must be taken to increase their participation.