Karnataka showcased investment opportunities in the state on Day One of the international textile and apparel fair Vastra 2016. Representatives from the state gave presentations at the fair held at Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre in Sitapura.
The team from Karnataka comprised Rudrappa Manappa Lamani, Minister for Textiles, Girish R, Commissioner for Textiles Development, G P Srinivasamurthy, Managing Director, Karnataka State Textile Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited, and Prakash H, Joint Director, Handlooms and Textiles.
In his presentation, Girish elaborated on the investment opportunities in the textiles sector in Karnataka. He said Karnataka accounts for 20% of the national garments production and 8% of the national garments export. “The state provides infrastructure support for textile parks. Land, with infrastructure support, is provided by the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board,” Girish said.
Published 20 October 2016, 20:05 IST