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Textile Minister Smriti Irani launches India Size project in Mumbai
Textile Minister Smriti Irani launches India Size project in Mumbai: Details, Aim, Highlights
Union Minister of Textiles Smriti Irani launched the India Size project in Mumbai on 7th February 2019.
A first-of-its-kind project in the history of the country, India Size aims to arrive at a standard Indian Size for the ready-to-wear clothing industry, on the lines of the standardized sizes available in countries such as the USA and the UK.
The India size project will benefit manufacturers, consumers and generate data which will help tap into the potential of the sector.
The Minister also launched a Study of Apparel Consumption in India. The report of this study would be ready for release by July 2019.
Maharashtra (India)
Statehood: 1 May 1960 (Maharashtra Day)
Capitals: Mumbai & Nagpur
Districts: 36
Official Language: Marathi
Governor: C. Vidyasagar Rao
Chief Minister: Devendra Fadnavis
