Odisha Tex 2025: Textile Industry Hub of Eastern India
By yash chouhan 2025-07-29 12:03:31
Odisha Tex 2025 establishes the region as the hub of textile industry in eastern India.
Odisha is going to become the textile hub of eastern India,” declared Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi while inaugurating Odisha Tex 2025, the largest textile and apparel industry event of eastern India, organised by the Government of Odisha in Bhubaneswar.
The landmark event was a watershed moment for India’s textile sector, attended by over 650 delegates including global brands, leading textile and apparel companies, investors, technology providers, startups and senior government officials. Odisha Tex 2025 showcased the state’s growing strength in the textile and apparel sector and its commitment to create a world-class ecosystem for manufacturing, innovation and job creation.
The event saw several strategic investment commitments from leading textile and apparel companies, promising to make Odisha a hub for apparel and technical textiles. A total of 33 MoUs were signed, leading to investments worth ₹7,808 crore and employment for over 53,300 people.
Page Industries, First Step Baby Wear, KPR Mills, Sportking, Adarsh Over 160 companies actively participated in the summit, including reputed companies like Knitwear, Anubhav Apparels, Bon & Co. and B.L. International. Together, these companies represent the entire spectrum of India’s textile value chain, from yarn and fabric to readymade garments and technical textiles.
Key announcements and policy highlights
– Launch of six state-of-the-art textile and footwear parks with plug-and-play facilities for global-scale manufacturing.
– Launch of modern labour hostels to enhance industrial sustainability.
– MoU for skill development, which will help youth, especially women, to acquire expertise in automated apparel, textile machinery and wearable technologies.
“Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Mohan Charan Majhi announced that the employment cost subsidy under the Odisha Technical Textiles and Apparel Policy 2022 will be increased from ₹5000 to ₹6000 per month for each male employee and from ₹6000 to ₹7000 per month for each female employee.”
“The Hon’ble Chief Minister also announced that Odisha Tex will be an annual event that will showcase Odisha’s rich handloom heritage and the State’s entry into the modern textile, apparel and technical textiles ecosystem.”
The Chief Minister said, “Odisha offers the most attractive incentive package in the country under its Industrial Policy Resolution 2022 and Odisha Apparel and Technical Textiles Policy 2022, supported by excellent infrastructure and governance.”
Chief Minister Majhi said, “Odisha Tex 2025 is not just an event; it is a declaration that Odisha is poised to lead the textile revolution of Eastern India.” He further added, “With world-class infrastructure, progressive policies and skilled workforce, we are creating unmatched opportunities for investors and livelihoods for our people.”
Hon’ble Minister for Handloom, Textiles and Handicrafts Shri Pradeep Bala Samanta said: “Our commitment is to strengthen Odisha’s rich handloom heritage while promoting modern textile investments. By prioritising the development of a strong textile ecosystem, empowering traditional weavers and enhancing market access, the Government ensures inclusive growth. We congratulate investors for partnering with us by signing MoUs and shaping Odisha’s textile future.”
With its resounding success, Odisha Tex 2025 has firmly established Odisha as the next big textile destination in India, and has garnered national and global attention for its integrated and sustainable approach to textile development.
