Local Jaipur exporters and their associations are stepping up efforts – at the individual level as well as government level to boost exports. As per Vimal Shah, President, Garment Exporters Association of Rajasthan (GEAR), exporters are trying their best to become eco-friendly and follow sustainability. As per an Apparel Resources report, exporters have also urged the state government to support the development of green textile park in the state to ensure the usage of recycled yarn and every possible aspect of the green supply chain. Dinesh Gupta, CEO, Sekawati Impex, foresees good expansion plans in the next two years. The company’s currently focuses on GOTS-certified products now.
Jaipur’s apparel manufacturers and especially exporters have also urged the government to support for the establishment of a research or development centre where one can avail live demo of all kinds of available technology. Timely release of refund, clearing subsidies and ease of doing business should be top priority of Government says Aseem Singla, Director, Fashion Images Overseas which caters to the buyers of Japan as well as Australia.
Exporters are also focusing more on home products. As far as specific products are concerned, tunics still dominate the domestic industry and are expected to remain so in the near future also as from last few years. Anuj Mundra, CMD, Nandani Creation, who owns the platform www.jaipurkurti.com and has seen three times growth in the last few months as far as the online sales are concerned.
