The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC), led by Chairman Dr. A. Sakthivel, hosted Ms. Manisha Chatterjee, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, for an interactive meeting with members of its Executive Committee.
The meeting focused on key challenges confronting India’s apparel exporters, including rising production costs, labour-related issues, raw material availability, policy stability and the effective implementation of government support schemes.
Industry representatives shared their concerns and suggestions with the Ministry official, highlighting the need for a supportive policy environment to strengthen the competitiveness of Indian apparel exporters in international markets.
The interaction provided a platform for constructive dialogue between industry stakeholders and the government on addressing operational challenges, improving the effectiveness of support measures and promoting the sustained growth of the apparel export sector.
AEPC reiterated its commitment to facilitating industry–government engagement and working towards solutions that address exporters’ concerns, strengthen India’s apparel export ecosystem and enhance the country’s position in global markets.