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Mon Nov 18 07:14:26 UTC 2024: ## Union Minister Giriraj Singh Inaugurates Textile Pavilion at IITF, Highlights Importance of Technical Textiles

**New Delhi:** Union Minister for Textiles, Giriraj Singh, inaugurated the textile pavilion at the 43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF) on [Date Missing from Original Text]. The pavilion showcased a special handloom and handicraft exhibition and sale. Minister of State for Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, was also present. Both ministers toured the stalls, interacting with weavers and artisans.

Singh emphasized the growing importance of technical textiles in India’s economy, highlighting the government’s focus on their promotion. He mentioned that there are 12 sectors within technical textiles and that the Prime Minister has allocated ₹1500 crore for research and development in this area. He further stated that India is increasingly focusing on exporting technical textiles, believing them to be crucial for the country’s economic backbone. The theme of this year’s exhibition, he added, is inspired by the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, focusing on tribal communities.

The Minister stressed the government’s commitment to improving the textile value chain to provide better income opportunities for weavers and their families. He highlighted the size and sustainability of India’s handloom sector, emphasizing its zero-carbon emission and low energy consumption, aligning with the global shift towards sustainable products.

Margherita echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the need to strengthen the handloom and handicraft sector to boost production, increase artisan incomes, and preserve India’s rich craft heritage while adapting to modern market demands.

The inauguration was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Textiles, including Textile Secretary Rachna Shah and the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Amrit Raj. The provided text also includes unrelated information about other events and individuals which have been omitted from this summary.