Indian textile industry: past, present and the future

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Indian textile industry past, present and the
future
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• Diverse textiles, rich cultural heritage. This
  line sums up Indian textiles. At present, our
  textile industry is estimated at 16 billion,
  approximately 6 of the global market. India is
  among the top 5 apparel and textile exporting
  countries in the world.
• Was our textile sector always this successful, or
  were there any inventions or effective strategies
  that catapulted our country to the top 5? 

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• Our countrys connection with the textile sector
  dates back centuries. Every state in India has
  some unique textiles to offer. For instance, if
  the hand-painted cotton textile, Kalamkari is
  native to Andhra Pradesh, Ilkal sarees are
  Karnatakas indigenous textile.
• While Odisha is home to Sambalpuri fabric,
  Phulakris are the pride of Punjabs culture. The
  vibrant, world-renowned Indian textiles have
  captivated several fabric connoisseurs and are
  highly valued globally. In human history, the
  importance of textiles cannot be sidelined, as
  they have changed social scenarios.  Here is a
  brief feature on the Indian textile industry.

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Our Textile Legacy 
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• Evidence that inhabitants in the Harappan
  civilization were deft at spinning
  and weaving has been uncovered. William Lee
  created the stocking frame,
• The first hand-operated weft knitting machine,
  The textile evolution took a stride forward
  during the mediaeval age with  William Lees
  creation, the stocking frame. It was the first
  hand-operated weft knitting machine.

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• It was in the early nineteenth century that the
  textile industry started to gain momentum. This
  era saw the establishment of the first textile
  mill at fort Gloster, Kolkata in 1818 and in 1854
  a cotton textile mill in Bombay.
• In 1861, the textile industry expanded its
  horizons to include Ahmedabad. In the second half
  of the nineteenth century, the cotton textile
  industry saw rapid progress.

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• The real technology-enabled revolution started to
  unfold in the industrial age. One such machine
  that was a game changer in the textile industry
  was the water frame, invented by the doyen of the
  textile segment, Sir Richard Arkwright.
• This invention facilitated faster spinning of
  cotton yarn. In addition to cotton, Indian silks
  were exported along the Silk Road in China and
  later on to western nations, making them another
  significant export of the ancient Indian textile
  industry. The British Empire colonised India for
  various reasons, but one of the main ones was the
  countrys cheap, high-quality cotton. 

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Swaraj Movement Its Profound Impact

• The Indian textile industry has been ever-growing
  and is immensely influenced by tradition and
  aesthetics. A great stimulus for the Indian
  textile and cotton industries stemmed from the
  two world wars and the Swadeshi movement in
  India.
• Indian handlooms, spinning, and weaving
  techniques have been celebrated for centuries.
  Also, it has gradually and steadily created a
  niche for itself in home textile products in
  domestic and international markets.

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• During the Swaraj movement, Mahatma Gandhi
  encouraged people to use a spinning wheel, to
  make their own cloth. Khadi became a symbol of
  independence and self-sufficiency.
• As the Swaraj movement gained traction, the
  British Empire lost its hold on the textile
  industry This remarkable event changed the entire
  course of our Indian textiles, leading to a
  complete reorganisation of the industry.

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Inventions that changed the contour of  the
textile industry
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• Flying shuttle, enabled weavers to weave faster
• Spinning jenny facilitated faster spinning of
  yarn 
• Spinning mule increased the production of
  spindles
• Cotton ginning machine, automated the separation
  of cottonseed from cotton fibre
• Jacquard loom, automated controlling the warp and
  weft threads to weave complex designs

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Textile to Techxtile for rapid growth

• Tech-enabled solutions will empower us to become
  the worlds new textile and apparel production
  hub. Solutions that are scalable and also
  ecologically viable are imperative for the Indian
  textile industry.
• Changes in supply chain management, innovative
  fibres, smart farming to amplify natural fibre
  farming, and recycled yarn productions are some
  of the aspects that will help us build core
  competencies to become the global leader of the
  textile industry.

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• Embracing 3D technology
• The adoption of 3D technology will make product
  creation more straightforward than ever. 3D
  rendering will assist in figuring out the ideal
  fit for costumes.
• Blockchain for effective execution
• Blockchain will have a profound impact on the way
  the textile industry interacts and executes
  transactions. Apart from bringing transparency to
  the transactions, blockchain will assist in
  tracking pertinent data points that will benefit
  stakeholders in the textile supply chain. 

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• High-quality fabrics
• While we work towards capturing a major share in
  the global textile market, means and methods to
  ensure the production and use of premium natural
  fabrics are vital. 
•  Optimisation through digitization
•  By bringing accurate data and processes together
  under one unified platform, the textile supply
  chain can be digitised thus paving the way to
  produce and craft more products

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ReshaMandi is establishing a natural fibre supply
chain in India

• India is a powerhouse of natural fibres. A
  massive shift, in preferences for natural fibres
  and natural fabrics, has created an immense
  opportunity for our country. Since the beginning
  of time, we have worn clothing made from natural
  fibres.
• ReshaMandi, as Indias first and largest
  farm-to-retail digital ecosystem for the natural
  fibre supply chain, is redefining the way the
  natural fibre sector functions. By understanding
  the needs of textile MSMEs and resolving the
  issues affecting them through tech-enabled
  solutions, ReshaMandi is creating a value-added
  supply chain.

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• It connects the stakeholders of the textile
  industrys natural fibre supply chainraw
  material producers, yarn manufacturers, fabric
  manufacturers, and retailersvia its ReshaMandi
  app. By pioneering smart farming techniques,
  ReshaMandi is empowering natural fibre farmers
  and amplifying natural fibre production.
• It is helping manufacturers access scientifically
  graded raw materials for the best product output
  and also providing the best market linkages.
  Apart from benefiting the stakeholders,
  ReshaMandi is making new innovative fabrics, and
  recycled yarns accessible to create a textile
  value chain that will efficiently cater to the
  growing demand of the apparel market, i.e.,
  become the backbone of the global natural fibre
  supply chain.

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