Supporting State Partner: Gujarat
About Textile Industry of Gujarat
Gujarat is India’s leading textile manufacturer. Gujarat is the largest national exporter, contributing USD 5 Billion (FY 22-23). As India's primary cotton producer, it commands 35% of Central India's cotton production. With a 28% share in India's overall cotton yield (2022-23), Gujarat's textile sector contributes around 18% to the national output. Gujarat dominates synthetic fabric production, claiming a 30% share in woven fabric and 65-70% in denim production nationally. The state boasts a comprehensive textile ecosystem, from cultivation to processing, supported by institutions like ATIRA, MANTRA, NID, and NIFT, fostering innovation and skill development. Gujarat is a hub for technical textiles, leading in Packtech & Clothtech with over 8,000 units producing Hometech, Clothtech, Packtech, and Agrotech products.
The Aatmanirbhar Gujarat Schemes 2022 underline the state's commitment in making the Textile sector future ready by making it a thrust sector. The upcoming PM-MITRA Park aligns with the 5F vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, aiming to make Gujarat a future-ready hub for Textiles and Apparel sector. The park is set to fortify the sector value chain, enhance competitiveness, achieve economies of scale, and attract FDI and global manufacturers, propelling Gujarat to new heights in textile industry excellence.