Question : TEXTILES MARKET FACING OPPOSITION FROM SYNTHETIC MATERIALS



(a) whether the textile markets are facing stiff opposition from synthetic materials;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR TEXTILES

(SHRI GINGEE. N.RAMACHANDRAN)

(a)& (b) The textile market consists of various types of textile items produced out of diverse range of textile fibres/yarns viz. Cotton, cellulosic, synthetic, woollen, jute and multiple blend of such fibres/yarns. The diverse range of textile material including that of synthetic material complement and supplement each other in the context of varying consumer demands and preferences.

(c) The Government through the policy measures, encourages production of all types of textile material to augment the availability of such textile material at reasonable prices to the consumers.