#QUIZ16 Which instrument is commonly used to determine the fineness of a yarn? A) Wrap Reel B) Yarn Count Balance C) Perspiration Tester D) Martindale Tester 🤔 Do you know the answer? 💬 Drop your answer in the comments and let’s see who gets it right! Follow Textiles Committee for more interesting textile facts, quizzes and industry insights. #TextilesCommittee #TextileQuiz #DidYouKnow #Textileinudustry #MinistryOfTextiles

♻️ Giving Textiles a Second Life | Advancing Circularity in Textiles Turning discarded textiles into new possibilities for a sustainable future! 🌱🧵 Ms. Vrunda Manohar Desai, IRS, Textile Commissioner and Vice Chairperson, Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, visited M/s Second Chance, Agra, on 26 October 2026 to learn about its initiatives in post-consumer textile (PCT) collection, reuse and upcycling. During the visit, founders Dr. Renuka Dang, Dr. Sarika Srivastava and Ms. Mayuri Mital shared the organisation’s achievements over the past two years. Second Chance has collected and reused or upcycled over 41,389 kg of post-consumer textiles, contributing to significant resource conservation and helping prevent nearly 3 lakh kg of net CO₂ emissions. The Textile Commissioner appreciated the initiative’s efforts to bring discarded textiles back into use and promote sustainable practices. The founders also highlighted the need for policy support to scale such initiatives and strengthen circularity across the textile sector. This engagement underscores the importance of textile recovery, responsible consumption and upcycling in building a more sustainable and circular textile ecosystem. Reuse. Reimagine. Recycle. Building a circular future for textiles. 🌍 #TextilesCommittee #MinistryOfTextiles #CircularEconomy #TextileUpcycling #Sustainability

Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 | Conduct Rules: Do’s and Don’ts 🛡️ Promoting Ethical Conduct, Strengthening Good Governance. As part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, being observed under the theme “Probity for Prosperity” (सत्यनिष्ठा से समृद्धि), the Textiles Committee conducted an online awareness session on “Conduct Rules: Do’s and Don’ts” on 27 October 2026 for its employees. The session was delivered by Dr. Ayan Pal, Assistant Director (Vigilance), under the chairmanship of Dr. T. K. Rout, Chief Vigilance Officer, Textiles Committee. The session sensitised employees to the importance of adhering to conduct rules while discharging their official duties, emphasising integrity, accountability, transparency and ethical behaviour in public service. The initiative reinforces the Textiles Committee’s commitment to fostering a culture of vigilance, professional ethics and responsible governance. #VigilanceAwarenessWeek2026 #ProbityForProsperity #ConductRules #TextilesCommittee #MinistryOfTextiles

Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 | Probity for Prosperity 🇮🇳 Upholding integrity, strengthening transparency, building trust. On 26 October 2026, Shri Kartikay Dhanda, Secretary, Textiles Committee, administered the Integrity Pledge to officials at the Textiles Committee, Mumbai, marking the commencement of Vigilance Awareness Week 2026, being observed from 26 October to 1 November. Guided by the theme “Probity for Prosperity” (सत्यनिष्ठा से समृद्धि), the Textiles Committee reaffirms its commitment to integrity, transparency and accountability in public service. The observance highlights the importance of ethical conduct, vigilance and collective responsibility in promoting public trust and strengthening good governance. Integrity in action. Transparency in governance. Accountability in service. #VigilanceAwarenessWeek2026 #ProbityForProsperity #सत्यनिष्ठासेसमृद्धि #TextilesCommittee #MinistryOfTextiles

Ready to take your textile business to the global market? 🧵✨ 🌍 EXPORTS की पाठशाला – 6 | Go Global with Walmart! The Textile Export Facilitation Centre (TEFC), Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, Ichalkaranji, in association with DKTE and Walmart Vriddhi, invites textile manufacturers, MSMEs, entrepreneurs, exporters, artisans, students and aspiring exporters to an awareness programme on “Go Global with Walmart.” Discover how to reach international buyers, explore global e-commerce opportunities and simplify your export journey. The programme will also feature guidance from the Walmart team on seller registration. 📅 Date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM onwards 📍 Venue: DKTE College Campus, Ichalkaranji 📝 Register Now: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/… ⚠️ Prior registration is mandatory. 📞 For Enquiries: 0230-2420838 / 8428886886 Organised by TEFC Ichalkaranji, Textiles Committee, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Your products deserve the world market. Let’s make exporting easier! 🌐 #TextilesCommittee #TEFCIchalkaranji #ExportsKiPaathshala #GoGlobalWithWalmart #MinistryOfTextiles

Surat to the World: Strengthening Textile Exports Through Industry Engagement 🧵🌐 An interactive meeting with exporters, merchants and manufacturers of the textile industry was held in Surat on 23 October 2026, focusing on identifying export opportunities, addressing industry challenges and enhancing the global competitiveness of Surat’s textile sector. The meeting was graced by the presence of Ms. Alakhnanda Dayal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles; Shri Amit Kumar, Director, Ministry of Textiles; Shri Tejas Parmar, District Magistrate, Surat; Shri Abhimanyu Sharma, Joint Director, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT); and Shri Kartikay Dhanda, Secretary, Textiles Committee. During the interaction, industry stakeholders shared their concerns, highlighted key challenges affecting textile exports and offered suggestions to unlock the region’s export potential. Discussions focused on understanding industry requirements, exploring new international market opportunities and strengthening Surat’s position as a major textile manufacturing and export hub. The meeting provided a valuable platform for direct dialogue between government officials and industry representatives, reinforcing the importance of collaborative efforts to facilitate exports and improve the global competitiveness of India’s textile sector. #TextilesCommittee #MinistryOfTextiles #TextileExports #SuratTextileIndustry #ExportPromotion