Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Global Textile Expo-Bharat Tex 2024 on February 26, 2024 in New Delhi. According to Rachna Shah, the Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles, the four-day-long event will span over 22 lakh sq ft across Bharat Mandapam and Yashobhoomi.
Buyers from around 100 countries are expected to participate in the exhibition alongwith around 100 international speakers.
The expo presents a unique opportunity to showcase India's textile value chain strength on an international platform, says Shah. Organised by a consortium of 11 Textile Export Promotion Councils and supported by the Ministry of Textiles,
Bharat Tex is founded on the principles of trade and investment, with a significant emphasis on sustainability and resilient supply chains. The Ministry plans to sign 46 MOUs during the event, including collaborations on an international scale. Moreover, the Expo will mark the launch of the Textiles Grand Innovation Challenge, aimed at identifying forward-thinking circular solutions for the textile industry.
