New Delhi, Nov. 13 -- The Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) has welcomed the Union Cabinet's approval of the Export Promotion Mission, saying the decision will give a major push to India's textile and apparel sector.

In a press statement, CITI Chairman Ashwin Chandran said, "We convey our heartfelt gratitude to the Hon'ble Prime Minister and the Union Cabinet for this much-needed measure that will ensure that our textile and apparel sector can become globally competitive, better placed to leverage the opportunities opening through the FTAs, diversify into newer markets, and be able to create more and better-quality jobs for our young people."

Referring to the ongoing optimism around the India-US trade deal, he added that "...