Textiles Minister to inaugurate 71st Edition of India International Garment Fair (IIGF)

Sun, 2024-06-23
Apparel Export Promotion Council
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Textiles Minister to inaugurate 71st Edition of India International Garment Fair (IIGF)
-          More than 350 exhibitors from across the country and buyers from more than 50 countries to participate in this edition of IIGF
23rd June 2024, New Delhi/ Gurugram: Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister for Textiles, will be inaugurating the 71st edition of the India International Garment Fair on 25th June 2024 (Tuesday) at Yashobhoomi Convention Centre Dwarka, New Delhi.
The Fair is organised by the International Garment Fair Association (IGFA) with the support of Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) in association with three major garment Associations of India namely; Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), Garment Exporters & Manufactures Association (GEMA) & Garment Exporters Association of Rajasthan (GEAR).
Commenting on the 71st Edition of IIGF Shri Sudhir Sekhri, Chairman AEPC and IGFA said, “The mere fact that we are organizing the 71st Edition of IIGF is a testimony in itself that this is one the most successful reverse BSMs for promoting garment exports from India. The decline in the apparel exports has been arrested and we have registered around 10% growth in the month of May 2024. As we are seeing a spike in demand from across the world from the last two months, this fair presents to us the opportunity of harnessing the potential arising from the growth in demand.
Further Chairman AEPC stated, “We are ready to welcome our dynamic new textiles minister who will have first such close interaction with the industry during the IIGF and opportunity to meet global buyers.” 
Speaking on the 71st Edition of IIGF Shri Mithileshwar Thakur, Secretary General AEPC said, “The objective of IIGF is to provide a marketing platform to micro, small and medium exporters to showcase latest garment and fashion accessories trends and the range and variety of India offerings to the rest of the world.”   The India International Garment Fair, an exclusive apparel fair, has earned a reputation for itself and is one of the prominent garment fairs in the calendar of global events.
This edition of the IIGF is being organized with a total gross area of around 18000 square meters.  More than 350 exporters will be displaying their products during the fair. Overseas buyers from more than 50 countries have confirmed their participation for this edition of the fair. The participants will be showcasing Womenswear, Accessories, Kids wear, Knitwear, Menswear and sustainable/ recycled garments.  This fair will cater to the requirements for the Spring/Summer-2025 season.
Shri Sekhri further informed that this 71st Edition will be hosting the knowledge session on the sides lines, on 25th and 26th June’2024, covering various topics like: Navigating Global Trade: Challenges and Opportunities for the Industry, The Efficiency Advantage: Driving Manufacturing - Excellence in Apparel and Sustainable Fashion: From Concept to Reality. Besides, the 71st Edition will also have two fashion shows each day, from 25th to 27th June’2024, showcasing the best of the collections exhibited during the show.
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