The government recognizes the significance of technical textiles for Tamil Nadu and India, offering investment opportunities and job creation. The Department of Textiles, in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles and the Confederation of Indian Industries, organized a two-day International Conference on Technical Textiles in Chennai in November 2022. This event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts, with over 500 participants, including government representatives, fostering discussions on the future of India's technical textiles industry. The conference resulted in a roadmap for global leadership over the next decade and featured a Technical Textiles exhibition with positive feedback.