{
  "id": 2810834,
  "title": "Union Minister Giriraj Singh Visits NIFT Mumbai, Urges Students To Drive Innovation And Growth In Textile Sector",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/union-minister-giriraj-singh-visits-nift-mumbai-urges-students-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T14:47:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/union-minister-giriraj-singh-visits-nift-mumbai-urges-students-to-drive-innovation-and-growth-in-textile-sector"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh recently visited the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in Mumbai, engaging with students to discuss the future of India's textile and fashion industry. Accompanied by Development Commissioner (Handlooms) Dr M Beena and Textile Commissioner Vrunda Manohar Desai, Singh emphasized the need for students to drive employment generation, boost exports, and help India showcase its rich textile and handloom heritage on the global stage.\n\nThe minister highlighted the importance of sustainability, material innovation, and the use of natural and composite fibers in the industry. He underscored the potential of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, and 3D printing to revolutionize the fashion and textile sectors. Singh urged students to merge creativity with innovation, backed by a strong understanding of business and industry needs, to compete globally.\n\nNIFT Mumbai Director Prof Dr Ajit Kumar Khare highlighted that such interactions between students and government leaders help young designers grasp industry trends, policies, and opportunities. During the visit, Singh inaugurated the new Bunakar Seva Kendra (Weavers' Service Centre) facility at NIFT Mumbai's Kharghar campus, aimed at supporting India's handloom and weaving community.\n\nThe visit also allowed NIFT Mumbai to connect with senior officials from the Union government, reinforcing the role of young designers in fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth in the textile and fashion industries.",
  "summary": "Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh visited the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Mumbai, in Kharghar on Saturday and interacted with students on the future of India’s textile and fashion industry. Singh was accompanied by Dr M Beena, IAS, Development Commissioner (Handlooms), and Vrunda Manohar Desai, IRS, Textile Commissioner. Students urged to boost exports and jobs During the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}