India, April 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Ministry of Textiles organised a Northern Zone Stakeholder Consultation on the Union Budget 2026-27 in New Delhi today. The consultation saw participation from over 200 stakeholders, including representatives from State Governments, industry bodies, entrepreneurs, academia, textile research associations, Export Promotion Councils, and award-winning weavers and artisans.

The consultation forms part of the Ministry's ongoing efforts to deliberate on key schemes and initiatives announced in the Union Budget 2026-27. It aimed to facilitate structured dialogue on implementation modalities, identify operational challenges, and chart a collaborative roadmap for effective and tim...