Since India’s independence, the textile industry in the country is flourishing at a good pace. The sector is filled with immense potential and also giving an unprecedented contribution to the growth of the Indian Economy. According to the latest data, the sector of textiles and garments accounts for around 15% of the national industrial production, contributes about 4% to the national GDP, generates around 15% of India's export earnings, and shares around 5% in the global textiles and garments trade. India’s some states like West Bengal, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh are globally acclaimed for producing high-quality textile products. In the matter of employment, the textile industry is the second largest employment creator after the agricultural sector.
