New Delhi, Jan. 3 -- The Apparel Made-Ups & Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC) has outlined an ambitious strategic roadmap for 2026, signalling a shift towards technology-driven skill development in India's garment and home furnishing sector.

While reaffirming the Sewing Machine Operator as a core job role and the backbone of the apparel manufacturing workforce, the council has identified artificial intelligence (AI), MSME cluster development and leadership-level skilling as its key priorities for the coming year.

Focus on Industry 4.0 and Centres of Excellence

Central to the roadmap is the establishment of new Centres of Excellence (COEs) across the country to modernise skill training in one of India's most labour-intensive...