Government aims to improve textile export quality via enhanced testing facilities

The ministry aims to establish new state-of-the-art laboratories and upgrade existing facilities to stringently test and validate the purity of textile products.

The Union Textiles Ministry is planning a significant upgrade of its testing infrastructure in a bid to curb exports of sub-standard textile products and bolster India’s reputation in the global market.

The move comes amid concerns that poor-quality pashmina shawls and silk exports have been hurting the country’s image as a reliable supplier.

The ministry aims to establish new state-of-the-art laboratories and upgrade existing facilities to stringently test and validate the purity of textile products, including pashmina, silk, cotton, and coarse-wool items, before they are shipped to international buyers.

It is expected that this comprehensive initiative will play a pivotal role in enhancing the quality standards of Indian textile exports and instilling greater confidence among global buyers regarding the authenticity of the products they procure.

The initiative aims to curb exports of poor-quality products to the global market, helping improve India’s standing in the international textile industry.

News source: KNN India