Perspectives
Giriraj Singh, the Indian Minister of Textiles, emphasized the need of nonwoven product innovation for filtration, agriculture, health, and hygiene at the 10th Non-Woven Tech Asia 2024. He emphasized the government’s support as well as the sector’s future importance in India. During the show, Singh showed interest in biodegradable goods and Milkweed floss.
At the 10th Non-Woven Tech Asia 2024 international exhibition, Indian minister for textiles Giriraj Singh emphasised the need for innovation in agriculture, health, hygiene, and filtration segments through nonwoven products. In the future, technology will not only transform the health sector but also the agricultural industry. Additionally, he said that this industry is India’s future and that the government will do all in its power to support its growth.
Nonwoven fabric has become a necessity in daily life, and demand for it is rising as the nation’s middle class experiences an improvement in their level of living. Singh demonstrated during the expo his deep interest in the most recent advancements in the nonwoven fabrics industry.
During his tour, he brought attention to the low-cost items’ potential to assist the public and looked into ways that Self-Help Groups (SHGs) may increase employment and income through small-scale production.
The minister showed a special interest in cutting-edge goods including clothing and hygiene products made of nonwoven biodegradable materials and things based on Milkweed floss. Singh presided over a crucial industry discussion on the “Way Forward for Non Woven Textiles in India,” held by Textile Business Digest (TBD), and attended a market analysis presentation on nonwoven textiles at the event. The panel, comprising representatives from leading nonwoven textile companies, deliberated on the future trajectory of the sector.
“Recently, we had conversations with PLI plan beneficiaries in the textile industry. The nonwoven textile sector accounted for around 30–40% of the beneficiaries, and 5–6 businesses produced goods including diapers and baby wipes. Today, we are selling indigenously produced diapers and baby wipes in the local market,” said Singh.
The debut of TBD Non Wovens, India’s first industry-specific publication devoted to the nonwoven textiles sector, was a noteworthy high point of the show. An important turning point for the business was reached when the minister and panelists inaugurated the magazine.
The event is still a vital venue for presenting innovations and encouraging dialogue that advances the sector.