The Apparel Export Promotion Council had organised ‘Fabric of Unity’, an event to celebrate Indian textiles, an embodiment of National integrity of the country. The event was graced by Smriti Zubin Irani, Union Minister of Textiles, Government of India along with HKL Magu, Chairman, AEPC at Apparel House.
EC members of AEPC, officials from Ministry of Textiles and senior representatives from the textiles councils and associations, representatives from brands, ETI, ATDC students, NGOs working in this sector were also present at the event.
‘Rashtriya ekta diwas’ is observed every year across India on October 31, to commemorate the birth anniversary of the ‘Iron man of India’ – Sardar Vallabhai Patel. Observance of this day provides an opportunity to reaffirm the inherent strength and resilience of our nation to withstand actual and potential threats to the unity, integrity, and security of our country.