Chintan Shivir on Indian Wool Sector in Rajasthan

• 17 Jan 2026

Why in News? 

The Central Wool Development Board (CWDB), Ministry of Textiles organised Chintan Shivir on the Indian Wool Sector at Avikanagar in Rajasthan in January 2026. 

Key Points 

• Event Name: Chintan Shivir on Challenges, Opportunities and Future Prospects of the Indian Wool Sector in collaboration with ICAR‑Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute (CSWRI), Avikanagar. 
• Objectives: The primary objective was to reduce India's heavy dependence on imported fine wool by 
  • Strengthen the wool value chain. 
  • Promote sustainable sheep rearing and wool production 
  • Encourage R&D and innovation in wool and technical textiles 
  • Facilitate marketing, branding, and export promotion of Indian wool 
  • Expand Common Facility Centres (CFCs) for wool processing 
• Key Recommendations:  
  • Establish Centres of Excellence for wool branding and quality. 
  • Improve infrastructure and technology adoption in wool processing. 
  • Enhance linkages between farmers, MSMEs, and industry 
  • Promote value addition and export competitiveness 
• Exhibition: Display of sheep breeds, wool apparel, technical textiles, innovations, including start-up contributions. 
• Significance: Supports rural livelihoods, Boosts India’s wool sector globally and Aligns with Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. 

Read More: ICAR, MSMEs,  Make in India,  Atmanirbhar Bharat