Mumbai, September 03, 2024— Two significant Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) have been inked by the Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), the nation’s preeminent organization representing the apparel sector, with the Noida Apparel Export Cluster (NAEC) and the Garment Exporters Association of Rajasthan (GEAR). The agreements, which were inked yesterday in Mumbai, are intended to use mutual strengths and increase prospects in both domestic and international markets to catapult Rajasthani and Uttar Pradeshi garment producers to new heights.
Mutual promotion and support of trade interests, cooperative program facilitation, improved information sharing, and trade fair participation are the main goals of these MOUs. The partnerships will also concentrate on united industry representation before the federal and state governments, representing the interests of the local clothing producers.
Speaking on the MOU with NAEC, Rajesh Masand, President of CMAI, said, “This decisive cooperation will provide UP garment manufacturers, especially those from the Noida cluster, access to CMAI’s extensive network of buyers and retailers across India. It will also bolster CMAI’s efforts to engage with the garment industry in UP and extend our services to local manufacturers.”
Echoing this sentiment, Lalit Thukral, President of NAEC, remarked, “Aligning with CMAI, India’s largest association for the garment industry, is a significant step forward for the growth of UP’s garment industry. This collaboration presents immense benefits to our exporter members.”
Earlier in the day, GEAR renewed its MOU with CMAI, further solidifying a partnership that has already yielded significant advantages for garment exporters in Rajasthan. Zakir Hussain, President of GEAR, commented, “Our past association with CMAI has provided tremendous benefits to our members in Rajasthan. We look forward to strengthening this bond by expanding our scope and access to more trade fairs, knowledge forums, and other industry-driven activities.”
Also present on the occasion, Rohit Munjal, Vice President of CMAI, expressed optimism about the growing demand for Rajasthan-made ensembles, stating, “This renewed collaboration will provide more opportunities for manufacturers from Rajasthan to showcase their unique products and design sensibilities, boosting their presence in the domestic retail market.”
