New Delhi: Textiles minister Giriraj Singh Tuesday said that India will reduce the imports of linen fibre but also start exporting it. At the World Cotton Day event, he also said that India’s demand for blended fibre is rising but cotton will never die.
Highlighting the future potential of natural fibres like milkweed, ramie, and flax, he said that India’s farmers have the strength and wisdom to lead the world in sustainable fibre production.
Singh called upon the cotton industry and stakeholders to work more closely with farmers to improve the quality of seeds and increase cotton productivity.
“The world is moving towards eco-friendly products, and our farmers can show the path ahead,” he said.
Emphasising that the climate is changing, he said that efficient water use, soil conservation, and adoption of renewable energy are vital to protect India’s predominantly rain-fed cotton regions and to ensure that the hard work of farmers leads to prosperity for generations to come.
“India will take lead in sustainable fibre. There is a challenge in fast fashion as it is mostly synthetic clothes,” Singh said.
India aims at $350 billion textile sector target by 2030, including $100 billion in exports, but also to moving towards carbon neutrality.
Highlighting the future potential of natural fibres like milkweed, ramie, and flax, he said that India’s farmers have the strength and wisdom to lead the world in sustainable fibre production.
Singh called upon the cotton industry and stakeholders to work more closely with farmers to improve the quality of seeds and increase cotton productivity.
“The world is moving towards eco-friendly products, and our farmers can show the path ahead,” he said.
Emphasising that the climate is changing, he said that efficient water use, soil conservation, and adoption of renewable energy are vital to protect India’s predominantly rain-fed cotton regions and to ensure that the hard work of farmers leads to prosperity for generations to come.
“India will take lead in sustainable fibre. There is a challenge in fast fashion as it is mostly synthetic clothes,” Singh said.
India aims at $350 billion textile sector target by 2030, including $100 billion in exports, but also to moving towards carbon neutrality.
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