The inaugural session was graced by Shri Sanjay Savkare, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister of Textiles, Government of Maharashtra, as the Chief Guest. Other distinguished attendees included Shri Rajeev Saxena, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, GoI; Smt. ROOP RASHI MAHAPATRA, Textile Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, GoI; and Smt. Anshu Sinha, IAS, Principal Secretary, Textiles, Government of Maharashtra.
Ms. Kamakshi, Manager, Primus Partners presented Government of Maharashtra’s initiatives in the technical textile sector. Showcasing the state’s forward-thinking policy and initiatives, the presentation highlighted Maharashtra’s efforts to position itself as a hub for technical textiles with a focus on sustainability, research and industry collaboration.
Key Takeaways from the Summit:
1. Circular Weaving Technology for Seamless Tubular Geotextiles: Developed by SASMIRA under NTTM in collaboration with Lohia Corp Ltd., this innovative technology addresses critical challenges in soil reinforcement and infrastructure development.
2. The Technical Textile ecosystem in Maharashtra is set to strengthen significantly with the establishment of dedicated technical textile parks across the state.
3. The Maharashtra Technical Textile Mission: Maharashtra to pioneer the launch of the Maharashtra Technical Textile Mission, modeled on the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM). This state-level mission aims to accelerate the growth of the technical textile sector by driving innovation and research, promoting sustainability, and enhancing the state's global competitiveness in this sector.
