INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN- The textile industry in Iran has a long history and is one of the most important sectors for employment.This industry has a high
employment potential, and the amount of foreign currency investment to create a job in the textile industry is very low compared to some
industries such as automotive.But this sector has faced problems in recent years and it is very important to remove them.In a recent
interview conducted by IRIB, a board member of Association of Iran Textile Industries announced the closure of 7,000 production units in the
sought in the lack of planning for this industry by governments of different periods and incorrect policies, which led to inappropriate
him, these policies have decreased the textile industry's 12 percent share of GDP in almost ten years ago to about 8.5 percent in the
current situation.The $1 billion worth of export from the textile industry shows that despite the investments made in recent years, this
industry is $2 billion far from the goal set in the outlook document and the realization of exports of $3 billion given the current
situation of the industry and production drop is out of reach, Sarsharzadeh further lamented.Meanwhile, during the 17th symposium of the
members of Joint Secretariat of Textile and Garment Unions and Associations of the country, which was held in Karaj city on Tuesday, the
a platform is provided for the close connection between the textile engineering students with this industry, Yadollah Malmir
commented.Emphasizing that the textile industry is one of the most diverse industries in the country, he further said that the problem of
clothes smuggling has seriously threatened this dynamic industry of the country, and the necessary measures must be taken in this
regard.Pointing to the need to deal decisively with professional smugglers, Malmir noted that the tightening of controls should prevent the
solution to help the textile industry improve is the establishment of textile industrial estates.Alireza Haeri, a member of the board of
directors of Society of Textile Specialists, regarding the discussion of establishing textile industrial estates and the assistance that
services, suitable and available raw materials, export and import warehouses and repairs services are among the facilities that these
minimal investment can become one of the leading industries with high value added in the country; provided that we can produce high-quality
products and eliminate problems.This sector can have a big share in the growth of domestic industry and even the country's exports, so the
responsible organizations should hurry to remove obstacles in this important industry.
