From the pashminas of Kashmir and kanjeevaram silks of Tamil Nadu to the cotton bandhanis of Gujarat and muslins of Bengal, India’s textile heritage is as rich and varied as its cultural landscape. But beyond heritage, the textiles and apparel industry is a significant contributor to India’s economy. It provides direct employment to over 45 million people and supports the livelihoods of over 100 million individuals indirectly, including many women and rural workers, making it one of the country’s largest job creators.