As many as 65 MoUs were today signed in textiles sector at the 'Textiles India 2017' meet which is underway here.
Union Textiles minister Smriti Irani and junior Textiles minister Ajay Tamta were present when the agreements were inked.
The MoUs were signed between various domestic and international organisations from industry and government, an official release said.
"Sixty-five MoUs were signed between various domestic and international organisations from industry and government. The MoUs relate to exchange of information and documentation, research and development, silk production, cooperation in geo textiles, skill development, supply of cotton and trade promotion with overseas partners, among others," it added.
Irani told reporters that the current age is the "golden era for development of textile industry."
"The minister affirmed the Centre's commitment in promoting the sector," the release said.
Some of the international bodies which signed MoUs include Department of Sri Lanka Apparel Exporters Association, International Textile Manufactures Federation (ITMF), China Cotton Textiles Association, Slovakia Texas Tech University (TTU), USA, International Cotton Association, Czech Republic, Malaysian Textiles Manufactures Association (MTMA).
Yesterday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Textiles India 2017' seminar at Mahatma Mandir.
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