Workshop On “Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs in Textiles Industry” Mayfair banquets, Mumbai, January 19th, 2010

FICCI with the support of Office of the Textile Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, GOI organised a One-day Workshop on Opportunities in Textiles Industry.
This workshop focused on creating awareness on Technology up gradation fund scheme (TUF) scheme amongst women entrepreneurs and encouraging them to invest in Textiles and Technical textile sector.

This Initiative aims to spread the benefits among women:

To extend the benefits of TUF Scheme to all segments of the Society.
To sensitize the potential upcoming women entrepreneurs from the textile industry and other allied sector.
To bridge the gap and promote the partnership and collaboration between the government and the industry.
To create awareness on various schemes and support provided by the government and other financial institutions.
Promoting the adoption of new technologies by women.
To create a platform and opportunities for the women to explore new avenues in the textile industry.
To support/assist potential women entrepreneurs.
To increase employment opportunities for other men & women in the textile industry.

Speakers;

Introductory Address by – Mrs. Ujjwala Singhania, Chairperson FLO Bombay

Special Address by – Mr. Manak Singh, Director TIE Mumbai

Theme Presentation by – Smt. Shashi Singh, Jt. Textile Commissioner, MOT, GOI