India, Oct. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The first meeting of the Development Council for Textile Industry (DCTI) was held on 6th October, 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, under the chairpersonship of Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao. The Council, constituted as the apex consultative platform of Government, industry and stakeholders, convened to deliberate upon its mandate of advising the Government on the orderly growth and development of the textile industry.

The meeting was attended by Senior Officers of the Ministry, representatives of Industry Associations, Export Promotion Councils, Research Associations, State Governments and Sector Experts.

Addressing the Council, the Chair underscored...