Technical Textiles is one of the core focus areas for India’s Ministry of Textiles as Government aims at an average growth rate of 15-20 percent to increase the domestic market size of technical textiles to $ 40-50 bn by the year 2024.
Keeping these things in view, prestigious organisations Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA) and Indian Technical Textile Association (ITTA) are organising ‘National Conclave of Technical Textiles – Protech’ on 16th November 2022 at India Habitat Centre, Delhi. The event is supported by the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India under National Technical Textile Mission.
Dr. Arindam Basu, Director General, Northern India Textile Research Association informed, “In spite of the boost in technical textiles manufacturing and exports in the country, huge quantities of protective textiles are imported to meet the demand, particularly in the defence sector. There is an urgent need for cent per cent indigenisation of technical textile products for defence, paramilitary and police forces.”
He further added that this Conclave will provide a platform for buyers and sellers to interact and come up with an action plan to benefit from the ongoing demand for protective textiles. Also the exhibition alongside will provide an opportunity for all the leading manufacturers to showcase their developments and innovations.
Darshana V Jardosh, Hon. Minister of State – Textiles, will be the Chief Guest of the event and will inaugurate the conclave. Secretary Textiles, Joint Secretary (Technical Textiles), Textile Commissioner and Director (Textiles) will be the Guest of Honors.
Personnel from defence, paramilitary, fire brigade forces, oil industry, steel, aluminium industry, security sector, entrepreneurs and professionals from the technical textiles industry especially Protech, technical officers, R&D personnel, machinery manufacturers and, faculty from well-known textile institutes will also take part in the Conclave.
To benefit the participants and keep abreast them of the latest technologies and innovative products, an exhibition will be arranged along with the Conclave in which around 30 companies/agencies will participate and will showcase the innovative products in the field of Protech.
It is worth mentioning here that National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), and Production Linked Incentive schemes are a few of the major steps to promote the technical textile industry in India. Market development, market promotion, international technical collaborations, investment promotions and Make in India initiative are also there to promote this industry.
Protech (Protective Textiles) is one of the most significant segments of technical textiles which has massive opportunities.
