Textile minister, Santosh Kumar Gangwar today said that his department will be approaching the Cabinet in 10-15 days for the approval of the new textile policy for nation.

The policy aims to achieve 300 billion US dollar textiles exports by 2024-25 and envisages creation of additional 35 million jobs.

It will also, address concerns of adequate skilled work force, labour reforms and take measures to attract investments in the textile sector and provide a future road map for the textile and clothing industry.

Ministry of textiles had initiated the process of reviewing the new Textile Policy for Nation, 2000 keeping in view the various changes in textile industry on domestic and international fronts.