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Textiles Ministry and ICRIER sign MoU for evidence-based policy research in apparel sector
The Ministry of Textiles and ICRIER signed an MoU on 14 May 2026 to strengthen data-driven policy research for the textile and apparel sector.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 14 May 2026, the Ministry of Textiles and the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) signed an MoU to advance evidence-based policy research in India’s Textile & Apparel sector.
Key specifics
- The partnership is between the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, and ICRIER.
- The objective is to support data-driven and analytically robust policies for the Textile & Apparel (T&A) sector.
- The MoU focuses on direct research support for the textile industry and strengthening data mechanisms.
- ICRIER stands for the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations.
- ICRIER is described in the source as a premier economic and policy research institute.
Exam lens
Question type: Economy and policy research, 14 May 2026, Ministry of Textiles, ICRIER, Textile & Apparel sector. TNPSC may ask the full form of ICRIER and the purpose of the MoU.