Bengal targets $4 billion textile exports by 2030 with new textile hub

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Fri, Oct 09, 01:20 AM IST • 2 min read

West Bengal is looking to strengthen its position as a major textile and apparel destination with plans for a new textile hub aimed at supporting weavers, artisans and textile workers across the state.

The proposed hub is expected to provide dedicated spaces for workers to operate, upgrade their skills and develop their craft, while also creating stronger connections between Bengal’s textile producers, exporters and traders.

The initiative comes at a time when the state is looking to take its textile industry beyond its traditional strengths in handloom and silk. Bengal’s established textile clusters include Fulia and Santipur for handloom, Bishnupur for its iconic Baluchari sarees and Murshidabad for its silk traditions.

The proposed hub could help these clusters gain better access to larger markets by creating a more integrated ecosystem connecting producers with businesses involved in trade and exports.

Bengal looks beyond traditional handloom

While Bengal’s traditional textiles remain an important part of the sector, the state is also looking to expand into newer segments such as apparel, hosiery, technical textiles and industrial textiles.

West Bengal currently exports around US$1 billion worth of textiles and apparel. The state has set a target of taking textile exports to US$4 billion by 2030.

Achieving this target would require greater production capacity, modern infrastructure, stronger supply chains and improved access to international markets.

The planned textile hub is being envisioned with international-standard infrastructure, with the broader objective of helping Bengal’s textile businesses compete more effectively in global markets.

Connecting Bengal’s textile clusters to global markets

For Bengal’s traditional textile communities, stronger market access could create opportunities beyond local and domestic demand.

By bringing weavers, artisans, producers, exporters and traders into a more connected ecosystem, the proposed hub could help bridge the gap between Bengal’s traditional craftsmanship and the requirements of international buyers.

From Fulia and Santipur handloom to Bishnupur Baluchari and Murshidabad silk, Bengal already has a diverse textile heritage. The next phase is about building the infrastructure and market linkages needed to take these capabilities to a much larger global audience.

The proposed textile hub is part of this larger push to position Bengal not only as a centre for traditional textiles, but also as a competitive destination for modern textile and apparel manufacturing.