Beginning July 1, 2025, the Gujarat chapter of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has launched a series of initiatives to boost garment production in Surat, a city already known as a hub for man-made fabrics.
These programs are a collaborative effort involving the Gujarat Yoga Board, the Institute of Design and Technology, and the Federation of Surat Trade and Textile Associations Forum. Over 500 students participated in the event held on July 1, which aimed to promote clothing and textile businesses. The event showcased Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Five Fs’ framework: Farm, Fibre, Factory, Fashion, and Foreign.
CMAI plans to organize a national conference on July 5, focusing on key industry topics such as artificial intelligence in fashion, sustainable fashion, the future of the fashion industry, and textile innovation. The conference is expected to be attended by representatives from leading clothing businesses and government officials from Gujarat, SIDBI, and Chhattisgarh,
Ajoy Bhattacharya, Regional Chairman, CMAI, states, while Surat has established itself in man-made fabrics (MMF), it is now actively working to become a significant garment manufacturing center as well.
