According to the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), India’s garment exports would touch US$60 billion in the next 3 years, with government’s assistance. Speaking on the Textile Conclave 2013, Sakthivel, AEPC Chairman, identified labour shortage to be the biggest bottlenecks. He stated that, “We are getting good orders and have won the confidence of buyers. As a brand India we are recognized everywhere but challenge is translating that leverage into the world textiles global hub.” We are looking for skilled people in large number to meet them.
Delivering the inaugural address Secretary Textiles, Smt. Zohra Chatterji stated: “we are building road map to move forward. The planned schemes are ready and we are going full way to implement it. We have a strong raw material base, skilled workforce and stringent compliant standards. Top brands and retails are eyeing India as a sourcing destination. We have a large skill base to meet the growing burgeoning demand the women need s to work for the longer hours and our role is to make this possible”.
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