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Textiles Ministry Sets Growth Blueprint For North East At Guwahati Conclave

• By  Textile Excellence
• January 11, 2026

The Ministry of Textiles held a high-level North-Eastern Region Conclave in Guwahati to review progress and outline a clear roadmap to accelerate textile sector growth across the eight northeastern states. The meeting focused on policy coordination, investment mobilisation, skill development, value addition and stronger market access.

Union Minister for Textiles Giriraj Singh stated that the North Eastern region remains integral to India’s textile ecosystem and reaffirmed the Union Government’s commitment to its long-term development. Ministers, Members of Parliament and senior officials from state and central governments joined industry institutions to align priorities and execution strategies.

Deliberations highlighted the region’s strong handloom heritage, GI tagged products, diverse silk varieties, bamboo-based crafts and the high participation of women artisans. Data shared at the conclave showed that the Northeast contributes over 50% of India’s handloom output and remains central to the domestic silk value chain.

The conference stressed the need to integrate traditional skills with modern technology, design innovation and export-oriented market linkages. Participants agreed on building stronger value chains, attracting private investment and improving infrastructure to raise competitiveness. The conclave concluded with consensus on coordinated action to position the North East as a high value textile and craft hub aligned with India’s US$ 350 billion textile vision.

Union Minister for Textiles Giriraj Singh stated that the North Eastern region remains integral to India’s textile ecosystem and reaffirmed the Union Government’s commitment to its long-term development. Ministers, Members of Parliament and senior officials from state and central governments joined industry institutions to align priorities and execution strategies.