Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said that the Tiruppur textile cluster will create five lakh additional jobs and double its export performance over the next three years, assuring that the Government will extend full support to exporters.
In a meeting with a delegation led by Dr A Sakthivel, Chairman, Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), along with key representatives of the Tiruppur textile cluster and industry associations, Goyal said the ministry is planning to establish a dedicated control room mechanism to enable exporters to submit their issues and grievances online for prompt resolution.
Goyal also urged all stakeholders in the textile and apparel sector to effectively leverage the opportunities arising from the free trade agreements (FTAs), and ensure that their benefits reach across the country and every individual associated with the industry.
Dr Sakthivel, expressed his sincere gratitude to Goyal for his proactive efforts in advancing India’s trade agenda, including the successful conclusion of the India–EU FTA, described as the “mother of all deals,” and the interim trade deal with the US, “both of which are expected to significantly boost India’s textile and apparel exports”.
The industry representatives assured the minister of their commitment to fully utilise the opportunities created by these trade agreements, according to an AEPC statement. They also congratulated him for his visionary leadership and his continued efforts in strengthening India’s global trade position.