The Union Ministry of Textiles has set up a Textile Export
Facilitation Centre (TEFC) in Jaipur to support small and
medium enterprises (SMEs) in accessing global markets and
strengthening export competitiveness.
The centre aims to bridge the gap between production and
exports by providing end-to-end support services, including
market intelligence, information on trade agreements, export
incentives, and risk assessment, reported The Times Of India.
Jaipur has been selected as one of six pilot locations for such
centres, alongside key textile hubs such as Surat, Karur, Ichalkaranji, Varanasi, and Ludhiana.Officials said the facility
will particularly benefit new and small exporters by
simplifying procedures and improving access to global
markets. The centre will offer faster certification services,
including issuance of certificates of origin within a few hours,
enabling exporters to avail preferential duties in international
trade.The TEFC will also provide training and advisory
support to help MSMEs navigate complex export requirements
such as sustainability standards, traceability norms, and
compliance with international regulations.
In addition, exporters will receive guidance on exploring new
markets, including regions like Latin America, and leveraging
existing free trade agreements with countries such as Australia
and the UAE.Industry stakeholders have welcomed the
initiative, noting that it will help unlock the export potential of
Rajasthan’s textile sector, which has a strong base in
traditional crafts, garments, and handicrafts but remains
underrepresented in global trade.The initiative is part of the
government’s broader efforts to strengthen India’s textile
exports, with the country already among the leading global
exporters in the sector and accounting for a significant share
of labour-intensive manufacturing.