Bharat Tex 2024, India’s premier global textile event, will showcase handloom and handicraft traditions from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. From 26th-29th February, at the Bharat Manadapam, Pragati Maidan, these states will present their artistic excellence and textile innovations. Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra are the ‘Partner States’, while Gujarat, Telangana, and Madhya Pradesh are the ‘Supporting Partner States’. Other states like Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Assam will also have pavilions at the event.
The event will feature various traditional crafts like Batik printing from Madhya Pradesh, Bandhani from Gujarat, Chikankari from Uttar Pradesh, and Paithani sarees from Maharashtra. The event will also highlight initiatives like textiles parks and innovative technologies.
Eknath Shinde, Chief Minister of Maharashtra said, “I am proud to announce Maharashtra’s participation as Partner State at Bharat Tex 2024. As the largest international exposition in India, the event is shaping up to be the largest platform for industry collaboration and innovation.”
Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh, said, “Prosperity of Madhya Pradesh lies in the progress of its industries. Establishment of industries results in the growth of employment opportunities. The State Government is committed to achieve comprehensive development fostering good governance and implementing an effective system”.
Bhupendra Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat said, “For Gujarat, Textile is not just an industry, but also a tradition and a legacy which we present to the world through the magic of our handicrafts and machines. The growth of the textiles sector lies in the growth of India and the growth of job opportunities.”
Anumula Revanth Reddy, Chief Minister of Telangana said, “Historically, textiles have a unique relationship with the development of civilisation, and India has had a unique leadership position in the world for textiles. The Bharat Tex 2024, seen in such a context, is a welcome initiative by the Export Promotion Councils, not just for showcasing India’s unique textile products to the world but also as a platform for attracting investments into the textile and apparel sector.”
