PM Modi addresses the gathering at Bharat Tex 2025 in New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, the world is adopting the vision of Fashion for Environment and Empowerment, and India can lead the way in this regard. He pointed out that sustainability has always been an integral part of Indian textiles tradition, citing examples like khadi, tribal textiles, and the use of natural dyes. 

Addressing the gathering at Bharat Tex 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi last evening, the Prime Minister said that India’s traditional sustainable techniques are now being enhanced with cutting-edge technologies, benefiting artisans, weavers, and millions of women associated with the industry.

The Prime Minister said, the government aims to increase the textiles exports to nine lakh crore rupees by 2030 from the present three lakh crore rupees. The Prime Minister highlighted that the country’s textiles and apparel exports registered seven per cent growth last year. He highlighted that India is the sixth largest textiles and apparels exporter



today. He said, India is moving ahead in direction of manufacturing high-grade carbon fibre. The Prime Minister also stated that the Government is working on creating a skilled talent pool for textile sector.

The Prime Minister said, Bharat Tex was becoming a strong platform for engagement, collaboration and partnership for the policymakers, CEOs and industry leaders from across the world. He said, India’s cultural diversity is reflected in the textiles originating from different parts of the country. Mr Modi said, the vision of Farm, Fibre, Fabric, Fashion and Foreign has become a mission which is expanding areas of growth of India. The Prime Minister stated that earlier, Indians used to wear clothes that other countries suggested but now, India will tell the world what to wear.

The Prime Minister also visited the exhibition area and interacted with the exhibitors. Bharat Tex 2025, a major global event, is being held from February 14th to 17th.