Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav showcased the state’s rich textile legacy and growing investment opportunities at the National Conference of Textile Ministers in Guwahati. He emphasized Madhya Pradesh as a prime location for expanding the textile industry, addressing the conference themed “India’s Textile Industry – A Warp and Weft of Development, Heritage and Innovation.” CM Yadav highlighted the textile sector’s significance in job creation, industrial advancement, and cultural conservation.
Madhya Pradesh’s CM praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, citing the inauguration of India’s first PM MITRA Park in Dhar district as a pivotal step to fortify the national textile ecosystem. He mentioned that the PM MITRA Park would play a vital role in positioning India as a top global textile manufacturing hub and contributing to the country’s economic progress. CM Yadav expressed the state’s readiness to collaborate with the Centre in hosting the next National Textile Conference in July 2026, proposing Ujjain as the venue.
Focusing on the blend of tradition and modernization, the Chief Minister highlighted Madhya Pradesh’s heritage in renowned handloom products like Maheshwari and Chanderi sarees, tracing their roots back to Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar’s era. He also mentioned ongoing efforts to boost premium mulberry silk and organic cotton production, especially in areas like Narmadapuram. CM Yadav stated that the state government has prioritized the textile sector as a key employment-driven industrial sector, with investments exceeding Rs 25,000 crore across the textile value chain in recent years.
Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh commended Madhya Pradesh’s endeavors, particularly the progress of the PM MITRA Park in Dhar, which received applause from attendees. Singh expressed the Centre’s interest in collaborating with the state on emerging fibers like linen from flax and milkweed. He encouraged states to focus on technical textiles and create investor-friendly strategies, highlighting that the textile industry is the second-largest job creator after agriculture. Singh also noted a nine percent increase in textile exports under the current government’s policies.
The conference, attended by textile ministers and officials from various states, witnessed Union Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita addressing the audience. Alongside the conference, a Handloom and Handicraft Exhibition was inaugurated to showcase India’s traditional craftsmanship. Madhya Pradesh’s CM is also scheduled to engage with the Assam government on wildlife exchange-related cooperation during his visit.
