On May 28, 2026, Vrinda Manohar Desai (IRS), the Textile Commissioner of the Government of India, conducted a comprehensive visit to major textile institutions and industrial units in Surat. During this visit, she inspected Fairdeal Integrated Textile Park, Integrated Textile and Apparel Development Center (ITADC), Katargam, South Gujarat Textile Processors Association (SGTPA) auditorium, Pandesara, and textile processing units and Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) located in Pandesara GIDC.
The main objective of the visit was to strengthen the textile value chain, promote skill development, enhance entrepreneurship, establish sustainable production systems, and boost the global competitiveness of the Indian textile industry. During the inspection of Fairdeal Integrated Textile Park, the Textile Commissioner observed technical textiles, modern weaving techniques, pre-weaving facilities, worker housing, Common Facility Center (CFC), and Common Effluent Treatment facilities. She emphasized the need for coordinated efforts with local bodies for textile waste management and recycling, stating that environmentally friendly industrial development is a future necessity.
During her visit to ITADC, Surat, she appreciated the training, testing, e-commerce onboarding, entrepreneurship development, and technical services being provided for the decentralized power loom and computerized embroidery sector. She also stressed the need to widely disseminate the success stories of trained entrepreneurs through digital platforms and social media. At the certificate distribution ceremony held at the SGTPA auditorium in Pandesara, the Textile Commissioner awarded certificates to 35 youths trained under the joint skill development program of ITADC and 36T Solutions.
These training programs included classroom education along with industrial training and practical experience. In her address, Vrinda Manohar Desai encouraged youth and emerging entrepreneurs to develop businesses based on innovation, quality, sustainability, and cost competitiveness. She mentioned the emerging global “China Plus One” strategy as a significant opportunity for the Indian textile industry, through which India can establish a strong presence in the global market.
She also urged to take advantage of the export opportunities arising from Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with countries like the European Union, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. The Textile Commissioner stated that government schemes should not be viewed merely as a means to receive subsidies but as opportunities for business expansion, modernization, and capacity development. She also emphasized the need to raise awareness about global events like Bharat Tex and Techtextil India and various schemes of the ministry.
During the inspection of textile processing units and CETP located in Pandesara GIDC, she observed the wastewater treatment and recycling system. She appreciated the collective efforts made by industries in the areas of environmental protection, water reuse, and resource efficiency, describing it as a significant step towards sustainable industrial development. This visit reflects the commitment of Surat's textile industry towards skill development, environmental compliance, entrepreneurship promotion, and global competitiveness, which is considered crucial for strengthening the vision of a self-reliant and developed India.
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