India lacks skills necessary to exploit the potential of the textile sector in the world market, especially in technical textiles. This was stated by G. Somasundaram, Head, Industry Linkages (Skill Development), Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Cluster, Bangalore while addressing a one-day workshop on Fashion Business-Emerging Opportunities - Indian Garment Industry.
The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL) urged the Government should consider giving additional benefits to the downstream Garment & Home Textile sectors so that they can tide over the temporary crisis rather than seek imposition of a tax on exports of Cotton Yarn.