Surat Launches Series of Events to Boost Garment Manufacturing

The Gujarat chapter of the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) has initiated a week-long series of activities aimed at promoting garment production in Surat, a city renowned for its man-made fabric industry. The events, which began on July 1, are being organised in collaboration with the Gujarat Yoga Board, the Institute of Design and Technology, and the Federation of Surat Trade and Textile Associations Forum. More than 500 students are participating in the campaign, which includes a rally at Millennium Market on Ring Road. The rally features the “five Fs” concept—Farm, Fibre, Factory, Fashion, and Foreign—championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to highlight the journey of Indian textiles from raw material to global markets. A national-level conference is scheduled for July 5, focusing on key topics such as artificial intelligence, sustainable fashion, the future of the fashion industry, and textile innovation. The conference will bring together leading garment brands and representatives from the Gujarat and Chhattisgarh governments, as well as the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). Ajoy Bhattacharya, regional chairman of CMAI, noted that while Surat has established itself as a leader in man-made fabrics, efforts are now underway to position the city as a major hub for garment manufacturing as well.