Karnataka weaves global ambitions with two textile export centres | Bengaluru News
Bengaluru: Karnataka is looking to give its handloom and textile sector a stronger foothold in global markets, with the state government proposing two Textile Export Facilitation Centres’ to help weavers, textile producers and exporters navigate international markets. The centres have been proposed in North Karnataka and Doddaballapur near Bengaluru, with the Karnataka Chief Secretary submitting the proposal to the Centre.Speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing National Handloom Expo-2026 in Bengaluru on Saturday, Rohini Sindhuri, IAS, Secretary, MSME, Mines and Textiles Department, said the proposed centres would bring a range of export-related services under one roof. “These would include guidance on export procedures, documentation, international quality standards, global market opportunities and buyer linkages,” she explained.The move comes at a time when Karnataka is seeking to leverage its diverse textile ecosystem, spanning handlooms, silk, garments, textile manufacturing and value-added textile products, and connect it more effectively with demand in overseas markets. “There are immense opportunities for Karnataka’s handloom and textile products in global markets. However, along with product quality, exporters need access to market intelligence, certification, documentation support and buyer linkages. The proposed export facilitation centres are aimed at bringing these essential services together on a single platform,” Sindhuri said.The North Karnataka centre is expected to provide weavers, producers and textile entrepreneurs in the region with easier access to export-related support. The proposed centre at Doddaballapur in Bengaluru Rural, meanwhile, is aimed at supporting the textile and garment ecosystem in Bengaluru and surrounding areas, she said. The government is also focusing on infrastructure development, technology adoption, skill development, market linkages and export promotion to expand Karnataka’s textile exports in the coming years.
Karnataka Textiles Dept Secretary Rohini Sindhuri, Dr CN Manjunath, MP, Bangalore Rural inaugurate the National Handloom Expo 2026 in Bengaluru
More handloom expos plannedMeanwhile, the state government is looking to expand domestic market access for its handloom sector. A B Basavaraju, Textile Development Commissioner and Director, Department of Handlooms and Textiles, said the 14-day National Handloom Expo currently under way in Bengaluru has received a good response. “The department plans to organise major handloom exhibition and sales expos in Bidar and Devanahalli to take the products to a wider customer base,” he said.The government has also identified Bengaluru Rural, Bengaluru Urban, Mysuru and Hassan as ‘Champion Districts’, while Ballari, Gadag, Haveri and Bagalkot have been classified as ‘Aspirational Districts’ under Central government guidelines. “Special training workshops are being conducted for officials and entrepreneurs from these districts to familiarise them with export procedures and opportunities in global markets,” Commissioner said.
