Gopal Debnath
Staff Reporter : Kolkata, 19th November 2024 – The Jute Products Development & Export Promotion Council (JPDEPC) and the Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), with support from the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), will host a major roadshow in Kolkata on 20th November 2024 to promote the 2nd Edition of Bharat Tex, scheduled to take place from 14th to 17th February 2025. The roadshow will be held at The Westin, Kolkata, and aims to generate excitement and participation in the event among textile industry professionals, buyers, and exhibitors.
This roadshow will serve as a preview of Bharat Tex 2025, which is expected to be a key international platform for textile and apparel exporters. The event will showcase India’s innovative and sustainable textile solutions, featuring the latest advancements in the industry.
The 2nd Bharat Tex 2025 will be held at two prime venues:
• Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
• India Expo Mart, Noida
Bharat Tex 2025 will cover a vast exhibition space of [X,000] sq. meters, showcasing products from [X] exhibitors and attracting [X,000] buyers from [X] countries and India. The event aims to connect global buyers with Indian exporters and manufacturers, creating a collaborative environment to explore new business opportunities and strengthen trade ties.
Key Speakers at the Roadshow:
The roadshow will be attended by several prominent industry leaders and dignitaries, including:
• Chief Guest: Hon’ble Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh
• Guest of Honour: Shri Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for External Affairs
• Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles: Shri Rohit Kansal
• Chairman, JPDEPC: Shri Gopal Saraf
• Vice Chairman, JPDEPC: Shri Manish Kajaria
• Chairman, AEPC: Shri Sudhir Sekhri
• Regional Chairman, AEPC: Shri Anil Bhuchasia
The roadshow will provide key insights into the significance of Bharat Tex 2025 for India’s textile and apparel industry. Speakers will discuss the industry’s role in global trade, sustainability, innovation, and the government’s support for expanding India’s export footprint. The event is expected to attract more than 350 industry members from across the country.
