AEPC proposes setting up of IMG on textile issue

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SME Times News Bureau | 22 Jan, 2013
To speed up implementation of the projects in export promotion and address the problems of textiles and garment sector, the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) Tuesday proposed setting up of an Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) on the textiles and garment sector.

"The Inter- Ministerial Group will look into the grievances of the textiles and apparel industry. They will meet after every three months and will have members from Textiles, Commerce, Revenue, and Customs. I have requested cabinet Secretary to head the group," AEPC chairman A Sakthivel said after a consultative meeting with Cabinet Secretary Ajit Kumar Seth and others, on the sidelines of the Golden Jubilee (50th) of India international Garment Fair (IIGF) opens up in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Ajit Seth listened to the demand of the exports related to apparel and textiles sector and has agreed to the setting of the inter-ministerial group for addressing the grievances and swift movement of held up projects. The group will take up issues related to labor, taxes, import of synthetic fabrics, customs etc, he added.

Seth inaugurated the event in presence of Kiran Dhingra, Secretary Textiles (Guest of Honour), V Srinivas, Joint Secretary, Exports, Ministry of Textiles, and representatives from the apparel industry across the globe.

The 50th IIGF will be from 22nd - 24th January 2013 in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Many companies and buyers from across the world have come this time for the event.

Commenting on the IIGF inauguration, Sakthivel remarked, "We are very hopeful that 50th IIGF will serve as a much needed platform and an opportunity for a large number of exhibitors and buyers from across the globe to interact under one roof. Response to the earlier IIGF had been commendable and this time too it will definitely provide the much needed fillip to the Indian Textile industry."

IIGF is unique fair, that brings together the best in Indian Apparel & Accessories, Fabrics, Home Furnishings & Made-ups, Indian Handicrafts, Wool & Woolen products, Jute and Carpets – all under one roof. The associations like AEMA, GEA, CMAI and GEAR are also participating in the 50th IIGF.

"IIGF presents a blend of the traditional and the modern is the biggest ever event on Indian textiles featuring over 400 exhibitors and 2000 global buyers displaying diverse range of products from the entire length and breadth of the country," said Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman Exports Promotion at AEPC.

"This fair will truly be a showcase of the strengths of the entire Indian textile industry. IIGF aims to provide the biggest platform in Asia to the exporters and the buyers. The event will showcase India's huge potential as an exporting country and will offer a great variety for its global buyers," he added.