A two-day ‘National Textiles Ministers’ Conference 2026’ is set to take place in Assam to discuss policy, investment, sustainability, exports, infrastructure development, and technological advancement in the textile sector. The event, organized by the Ministry of Textiles in collaboration with the Government of Assam, will kick off on January 8 in Guwahati.
Under the theme “India’s Textiles: Weaving Growth, Heritage and Innovation,” the conference will bring together Textile Ministers and senior officials from various states and Union Territories. It aims to support India’s vision of becoming a global textile manufacturing hub by 2030, emphasizing export growth, employment creation, and inclusive development in line with “Vikas Bhi, VirasatBhi” ethos.
The inaugural session will witness the presence of key figures including Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita, among other dignitaries. The conference agenda includes discussions on Infrastructure and Investment, Expanding India’s Textile Exports, Raw Materials and Fibres, Technical Textiles and New-Age Fibres, and Preserving Handlooms and Handicrafts.
Sessions will also focus on initiatives like the PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Parks, sustainability, technical textiles, innovation, and integrated value-chain development. The conference aims to facilitate the exchange of best practices, challenges, and policy recommendations among Ministers and officials from different regions to strengthen the textile value chain nationwide.
The National Textiles Ministers’ conference is anticipated to enhance collaboration between the Centre and States, outlining a roadmap for a competitive, sustainable, and inclusive textile sector.
