New Delhi, April 25 -- The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has called for the inclusion of the spinning segment under the Textile Expansion and Employment Mission (TEEM) to boost the global competitiveness of India's textile sector.

CITI Chairman Ashwin Chandran said, "A balanced and synchronised development, from fibre to finished products, is critical for realising the government's vision of scaling India's textile and apparel industry to USD 350 billion, including USD 100 billion exports, by 2030."

"Inclusion of the spinning segment within the ambit of the Textile Expansion and Employment Mission will enhance efficiency and ensure that upstream capabilities are fully aligned with the Mission's downstream expansion str...