The document traces the history of textiles in India from ancient times to the present. It discusses textile production and clothing in ancient civilizations like the Indus Valley and descriptions of clothing in historical texts. Different periods of Indian history are highlighted, from the Vedic period to the Mughal dynasty. The development of the handloom industry and the growth of the textile mills are also summarized. The document outlines India's strengths in textile production and its place in the global textile trade.
2. MOHENJODARO
Cloth draped over the lady shoulders
Stone sculpture (dubbed the Priest King by
archaeologists) wears an elegant robe with
decorative motifs and patterns that are still in
use in modern Gujarat, Rajasthan and Sindh.
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5. Death Procession of the Buddha (Heads of all the
accompanying Retinue are Turbaned
Sari Trails the Dominating Central
Figure
Some Ajanta Cap Styles
A Congregation from Ajanta, No Two
Figures Wear the Same Clothes
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27. INDIAS TEXTILE INDUSTRY
Industrial Production Share : 12% (Source: CSO-IIP)
Exports Share : 12% (US$ 38.52 billion) (Source: DGCIS)
Share in the nations GDP is 4%. (Source: Annual report)
Second largest employer after agriculture: 45 Mn (direct) & 60 million (indirect)
Share in global Textile trade : 5.8%
Clothing Trade : 3.7% (Source: WTO-2014)
Textile Basics
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28. INDIAS STRENGTHS IN TEXTILES
India is :
Largest producer of Cotton and is the second largest exporter & consumer
of cotton in the world.
Cotton production in the country is over 300 lakh bales per year
In India cotton and man-made fibre mix has ratio of 70: 30 vis--vis
Globally where its just the opposite at 30:70.
A recent initiative by Honble Minister on Twitter under the hashtag
#CottonIsCool, was liked by one and all.
Largest producer of Jute
Second largest producer of Silk and Cellulosic fibre/yarn
Second largest Synthetic Fibre producing country
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29. Indias Strength in Capacities
2nd largest manufacturing capacity in spinning
Spindles: 45 Million,
Largest fabric manufacturing capacity
Powerlooms: 2.48 Million
Handlooms: 2.14 Million
Large number of skilled manpower and technocrats
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31. Olden day Technical Textiles
Jute sacks Ropes
Cloth for filtration
Bandage Cloth
Photography Backdrop Fabric
Fishing Net
Postal Envelop
with fabric
Book Binding cloth Mosquito Net
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32. Olden day Technical Textiles
Wright Brothers: Muslin as
a covering for wings and
control surfaces
Sail Cloth
Canvas shoes
Kite flying Rakhi :Threads of Bonds
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33. INDIA VS. EMERGING ASIA ON
GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESS INDEX
Source: http://www.livemint.com/Politics/j8krrE4SIEtv5gngbu7OJM/India-jumps-16-places-in-WEF-ranking-but-hurdles-remain.html
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34. INDIA IS CATEGORISED AS A FACTOR-DRIVEN ECONOMY
Source: http://www.livemint.com/Politics/j8krrE4SIEtv5gngbu7OJM/India-jumps-16-places-in-WEF-ranking-but-hurdles-remain.html
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35. Emerging Economics are typically characterized by high unemployment, low per capita
income, low educated workforce, low investment and low foreign exchange reserves.
Textile and apparel manufacturing sector is a low technology sector with low capital
investment but high employment potential for unskilled labour and high export potential.
MIGRATION OF TEXTILE & CLOTHING MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
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