India: Govt. to increase work spaces and provide training to workers to boost textile industry

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India: Govt. to increase work spaces and provide training to workers to boost textile industry

The government is working on a modality to facilitate creation of more work spaces in suburban areas to increase manufacturing in garment sector.

National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC) Member Secretary Ajay Shankar commented, “Work spaces and trained workers should be readily available, which will help the garment and apparel sector to grow.”

The proposal was a part of the roadmap laid down at a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh last week to discuss measures to boost the manufacturing sector.

At a CII function held at New Delhi, the secretary also suggested that accommodation for workers will be set up in suburban areas, or industrial centers, so that those employed in these units would be properly trained to produce good quality items matching the global standards.

The goal of the strategy is to leverage the strengths of sector to enhance employment generation and achieve a greater share in global markets, especially in apparel.

India's apparel exports declined by over 5% to USD 12.9 billion in 2012-13 due to sluggish demand in western markets. The US and Europe, which together account for over 65% of the country's apparel exports, have been facing weak economic growth.

“This will definitely boost the exports in the apparel sector and help gain potential in the international market,” added Shanker.

Workers will be given training on modern machines that cater to the international market and NMCC will be working on the implementation with the help of stakeholders.