National Textiles Ministers' Conference ends in Guwahati with focus on USD 100 billion exports by 2030
The two-day National Textiles Ministers' Conference concluded in Guwahati, Assam, on 9 January 2026, with Centre–state talks on export competitiveness, branding and the goal of USD 100 billion textile exports by 2030.
Summary
The National Textiles Ministers' Conference concluded in Guwahati, Assam, on 9 January 2026 after two days of talks with ministers and officials from States and UTs. Day 2 focused on exports, competitiveness and branding of Indian textiles, with the Centre–state dialogue centred on achieving USD 100 billion in textile exports by 2030, and a session on traditional textiles, handlooms and handicrafts. Minister of State Pabitra Margherita said the deliberations would lead to a clear roadmap for making India a global textile hub.
Key facts
- Event
- National Textiles Ministers' Conference (two days)
- Venue, end
- Guwahati, Assam, 9 January 2026
- Export goal
- USD 100 billion textile exports by 2030
- Day-2 themes
- Exports, competitiveness, branding; handlooms and handicrafts
- Speaker
- MoS Textiles Pabitra Margherita
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which city hosted the National Textiles Ministers' Conference that concluded on 9 January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Guwahati
PIB (Textiles): the two-day conference concluded in Guwahati.
What textile export target by 2030 was discussed at the National Textiles Ministers' Conference in January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — USD 100 billion
PIB (Textiles): the Centre–state dialogue focused on achieving USD 100 billion in textile exports by 2030.