PM Modi addresses second edition of Bharat Tex at Bharat Mandapam; says India is the sixth-largest textile exporter
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Bharat Tex 2025, the second edition of the global textile event, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 16 February 2025.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Bharat Tex 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 16 February 2025, the second edition of the event, and toured its exhibition. He said more than 120 countries were participating and that all twelve communities across the textile value chain were represented. He noted that India's textile and apparel exports rose 7% last year and that India is the sixth-largest exporter of textiles and apparel in the world. He urged the industry to keep handloom craftsmanship authentic, said the world is adopting the vision of 'Fashion for Environment and Empowerment', and called for turning 'fast fashion waste' into an opportunity through recycling and up-cycling.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 16 February 2025, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Edition
- Second edition of Bharat Tex
- Participation
- More than 120 countries
- Exports
- Up 7% last year; India sixth-largest exporter of textiles and apparel
- Themes
- Fashion for Environment and Empowerment; recycling fast fashion waste
Practice MCQs 5 questions
Which edition of Bharat Tex did PM Narendra Modi address at Bharat Mandapam on 16 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 2nd
The Prime Minister remarked that Bharat Mandapam was witnessing the second (2nd) edition of Bharat Tex.
According to PM Modi at Bharat Tex 2025, what is India's current rank among the world's exporters of textiles and apparel?
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Correct answer: C — 6th
The Prime Minister said India is currently ranked the sixth-largest (6th) exporter of textiles and apparel in the world.
How many countries were participating in Bharat Tex 2025, as stated by the Prime Minister?
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Correct answer: C — 120+
The Prime Minister said more than 120 countries were participating, giving every exhibitor exposure to over 120 countries.
Consider the following statements made by PM Modi at Bharat Tex 2025: 1. India's textile and apparel exports rose 7% in the last year. 2. All twelve communities across the textile value chain were part of the event. 3. The event was being held for the first time in Gandhinagar. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
The PM cited a 7% rise in textile and apparel exports and said all twelve value-chain communities took part; the event was the second edition, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, so the third statement is wrong.
Addressing Bharat Tex 2025, PM Narendra Modi said the world is adopting which vision, in which India can lead the way?
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Correct answer: A — Fashion for Environment and Empowerment
The Prime Minister said the world is adopting the vision of 'Fashion for Environment and Empowerment', and India can lead the way in it.