Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) -Amritsar organized a seminar titled ‘Future of Technical Textiles’ to explore the shift in the city’s traditional textile industry toward innovation-driven technical textiles. The seminar was held in collaboration with Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU).

Davinder Singh, Chairman, CII-Amritsar, emphasized, it's time to establish the city as a progressive hub for innovation in the technical textile sector. This transformation will be built on a strong foundation of collaboration between industry and academia, he added.

Dr Karamjeet Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Guru Nanak Dev University, stated, the University plans to offer in-depth research, training programs, industry-focused studies, technology consulting, and support to entrepreneurs looking to enter the technical textile sector. The Golden Jubilee Innovation and Entrepreneurship Centre has already been providing expertise and industry networking support for registered companies in the textile, garment, and handloom industries.

Babette Desfossez, Trade Commissioner, Flanders Investment & Trade (Belgium) shared success stories from the thriving technical textile sector in Belgium.