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Conference Announcement
CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT
ICAHT-2025
20TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON APPAREL & HOME TEXTILES
ON 20TH SEPTEMBER 2025 AT AEPC, GURUGRAM
THEME: INDIA’S FTAs: CATALYZING COMPETITIVE INVESTMENTS AND MANUFACTURING GROWTH
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION ABOUT OGTC
Okhla Garment & Textile Cluster (OGTC), established in 2004, is a pioneering collective of apparel exporters located in Delhi- NCR. It represents an unique cluster of minds uniting exporters not by physical proximity but through shared goals and collaborative efforts.
OGTC’s mission is to enhance the competitiveness of India’s apparel industry by fostering innovation, sustainability and collective growth. The cluster actively supports the initiative aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the garment sector, marking a significant step towards sustainable manufacturing practices. Our members have, till date, reduced an equivalent of nearly 2000 tons of carbon footprint with the ultimate goal of going carbon neutral in the near future.
Recognizing the need for improved productivity, OGTC is taking yeoman strides to promote adoption of Lean initiative and ZED certification amongst our members.
Beyond environmental efforts, OGTC is committed to empowering women is the garment industry. Recognizing the vital role of women employees, workers and partners, the cluster emphasizes their contributions across various facets of operation, from design and production to management and leadership. Our members continue to provide gainful employment to over 50,000 women workforce.
OGTC also plays a significant role in knowledge dissemination and industry collaboration by organizing events like the International Conference on Apparel & Home Textiles (ICAHT).
ABOUT OGTC CONFERENCES
These conferences provide valuable insights into the evolving global landscape of apparel manufacturing, India’s strategic role and the growing impact of digital innovation in the industry. It also provides an environment for academicians, researchers and practitioners to exchange ideas on recent developments in the field of apparel manufacturing.
A cross – disciplinary event, the idea is to explore creativity and the creative process through the lenses of imagination and innovation. The conference aims to develop a creative coalition which takes everybody on board.
19th International Conference on Apparel & Home Textiles (ICAHT-2024) was held in collaboration with AEPC, Gurugram on 14th September 2024. It was a matter of pride for us with over 300 delegates who attended the day-long proceedings which included 2 Panel Discussions and 4 Presentations. OGTC Conferences are attended by different Manufacturing Units, Institutions, Consulting firms along with renowned professional speakers.
For further details, if any, contact:
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE:
Mr. PMS Uppal, Chairman
Col. S. Kapoor, Conference Chairman
(M): 09810100793
CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
OKHLA GARMENT & TEXTILE CLUSTER
B-24/1, Okhla Industrial Area, Phase II, New Delhi-110020, India, Ph. (91)11- 41609550
Mr. Neeraj Pandey, Manager (M) 9818505143
Email: ogtc@ogtc.in , ogtc.office@gmail.com
Linkedin: @ogtc-okhla-garment-textile-cluster
Twitter: @OGTC10 ; Website: www.ogtc.in