New Delhi, March 13 The Ministry of Textiles held a consultation meeting on Friday with Western Zone states regarding the announcements related to the sector made in the 2026-27 Budget.
Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, chaired the meeting in Mumbai.
During the meeting, discussions focused on the major initiatives proposed in the Union Budget 2026-27 aimed at strengthening India's textile ecosystem across the entire value chain, the ministry stated.
These include programs on skill development and capacity building, fibre development, sustainability, cluster expansion, infrastructure development, and strengthening of traditional sectors, such as handloom and handicrafts.
Addressing the participants, the secretary emphasized the importance of cooperative federalism and stakeholder engagement in shaping effective schemes that respond to the needs of states and industry.
She highlighted that these initiatives aim to enhance competitiveness, promote sustainable growth, generate employment, and position India as a leading global textile hub.
The consultation is part of a series of regional engagements being undertaken by the Ministry of Textiles to gather feedback from states and stakeholders before finalising the framework for implementation of the textile sector initiatives announced in the Union Budget 2026-27.