Two Textile Export Centers Proposed in Karnataka, Focus on Global Market
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has proposed to establish two Textile Export Facilitation Centers to connect the state's handloom and textile sector with the global market. One of these centers is proposed to be located in North Karnataka and the other in Doddaballapur near Bengaluru. The state's Chief Secretary has submitted this proposal to the central government.
On Saturday, during the National Handloom Expo 2026 held in Bengaluru, Rohini Sindhuri, Secretary of the MSME, Mines and Textiles Department, stated that the proposed centers will help provide various export-related services on a single platform.
She said that these centers will provide guidance on export procedures, documentation, international quality standards, global market opportunities, and connecting with foreign buyers.
Sinduri said that Karnataka's handloom and textile products have great potential in the global market. However, to compete in the international market, not only product quality but also facilities like market intelligence, certification, documentation, and buyer linkages are essential. The proposed Export Facilitation Center will work towards meeting these needs in one place.
The proposed center in North Karnataka is expected to provide export-related assistance to weavers, textile producers, and entrepreneurs in the region. The proposed center in Doddaballapur will focus on supporting the textile and garment industry in Bengaluru and surrounding areas.
The state government is also emphasizing infrastructure development, adoption of new technologies, skill development, market linkages, and export promotion to increase textile exports in the coming years.
Focus on the Domestic Market
Meanwhile, the government is also planning to expand the domestic market for handloom products. Textile Development Commissioner and Director of the Handloom and Textiles Department, A.B. Basavaraju stated that the 14-day National Handloom Expo held in Bengaluru received a good response.
He stated that plans are underway to organize larger handloom exhibitions and sales expos in Bidar and Devanahalli to reach more customers with handloom products.
The government has identified Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru Urban, Mysore, and Hassan as "Champion Districts." Ballari, Gadag, Haveri, and Bagalkot have been classified as "Aspirational Districts" under central government guidelines.
According to Basavaraju, special training workshops are being organized for officials and entrepreneurs in these districts to educate them on export procedures and opportunities available in the global market.
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