An industrial interaction at Udyog Bhawan saw
Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, engaging
with key industry leaders. Dr. Romesh Khajuria, Chairman
of the Wool & Woollens Export Promotion Council
(WWEPC), presented the potential of alternative and
allied fibers to significantly boost India’s textile exports.
A key focus was the blending of hemp and wool, a textile
combination gaining global attention for its ecofriendliness
and sustainability. Experts discussed the
growing demand for these materials worldwide. Dr.
Khajuria highlighted this initiative as a step toward
making India a global leader in sustainable textiles.
Dr. Khajuria supported proposals to establish
Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with South
Korean delegates. These partnerships aim to facilitate
knowledge sharing, technology transfer, and investment.
The agreement includes a buy-back arrangement for
hemp-based products and advanced textile technologies,
offering significant opportunities for India’s textile
sector.
The event brought together prominent figures from the
industry. Participants included Karan Sarsar, Founder &
CEO of Awega Green Technologies LLP; Shripat
Jagirdar, Founder & CEO of Weaving Vibes; Shridhar
Jagirdar, Founder & CEO of Karishma Exports; and
Kanika Sood, an agriculturist at Humans of Hemp