{"id":28392,"date":"2025-02-24T14:57:28","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T09:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shahi.co.in\/?p=28392"},"modified":"2025-04-12T18:32:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T18:32:17","slug":"shahi-nextgen-partner-at-bharat-tex-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vornox.in\/shahi1\/shahi-nextgen-partner-at-bharat-tex-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Shahi NextGen Partner at Bharat Tex 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Bharat Tex 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi from February 14-17, served as a crucial platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to converge and chart the course for the future of textiles. As a NextGen Partner, Shahi Exports played a prominent role, driving conversations around sustainability, technological advancements, and workforce development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prime Minister Modi\u2019s Visit and Interaction<\/strong>
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Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Shahi\u2019s display and discussed the future of the textile industry with Harish Ahuja, Managing Director and Chairperson at Shahi Exports. They explored strategies to advance sustainability, technology, and workforce development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on the industry’s direction, Harish Ahuja stated, \u201cThe future of India\u2019s textile sector lies in collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. Platforms like Bharat Tex provide valuable opportunities for industry and policymakers to work together. We appreciate the government\u2019s initiatives and remain dedicated to contributing to this shared vision.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Prime Minister also had the opportunity to meet Harshwati, a worker trained under the Samarth scheme. Harshwati shared her inspiring story of transformation, demonstrating how skill development programs can create real employment opportunities. She explained how 40 days of free skill training empowered her to operate various machines and become a skilled worker at Shahi, giving her a sense of independence and pride. Expressing her gratitude, she said, \u201cMai SAMARTH se Samarth ho gayi hu (SAMARTH has empowered me).”<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Government Engagement Underscores Collaborative Approach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key government officials visited Shahi\u2019s stall over four days. Shri Giriraj Singh, Minister of Textiles; Smt. Neelam Shamirrao, Secretary; Shri Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary; Shri Ajay Gupta, Joint Secretary; and Shri Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for Textiles engaged in discussions. These interactions reinforced the importance of industry-government collaboration to drive growth and innovation in textiles.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bringing the Manufacturer\u2019s Perspective to Industry Panels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our leaders participated in key panel discussions addressing industry challenges and opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Harish Ahuja discussed manufacturing growth at \u2018Scaling up Textile Manufacturing in India: Grabbing Opportunities, Addressing Challenges\u2019 by KPMG. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anand PB, Director, Corporate Affairs, explored investment opportunities at \u2018Unlocking Karnataka’s Growth Potential: Investment Opportunities in a Progressive Ecosystem\u2019 by the Karnataka State Government. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anant Ahuja, Director of ESG and Sustainability, spoke at \u2018Sustainable Futures: Collaborative Pathways\u2019 conducted by NIFT. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These sessions brought a range of partners and key stakeholders together from across the supply chain to discuss critical aspects of sustainability, supply chain complexities, industry roles in decarbonization, and government collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shahi\u2019s NextGen Display: Innovation and Legacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Shahi\u2019s stall embodied its legacy of excellence and its next-gen approach to manufacturing. The Milestones Wall illustrated key achievements, mapping the company\u2019s journey in the textile industry. The product display featured cutting-edge fabrics designed for both innovation and environmental responsibility. As a NextGen Partner, Shahi continues to push the boundaries of textile manufacturing, integrating tradition with modern advancements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the Sustainability Pavilion: A Five Elements Approach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inspired by Prime Minister Modi’s vision for Mission LiFE\u2014”Mission LiFE borrows from the past, operates in the present, and focuses on the future”\u2014the Sustainability Pavilion<\/a> depicted initiatives by Indian industries that resonate with the five elements. Shahi demonstrated its commitment to representing<\/span> the element Fire (\u0905\u0917\u094d\u0928\u093f), signifying Energy and Transformation to this vision. Empowering employees through transparent grievance redressal systems and multilingual communication reflects our commitment to the energy of transformation, driving innovation and collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bharat Tex 2025 provided valuable engagement with policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders. We are grateful to all visitors and partners for their insightful discussions. Looking ahead, Shahi remains dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and strengthening India\u2019s position as a global textile leader.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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