Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Paatil inaugurated the Climate Smart Agro-Textile Demonstration Center at Navsari in Gujarat today. Addressing the occasion, C. R. Paatil emphasized the critical role of Agro-Textiles in improving crop productivity, conserving resources, and enabling sustainable farming. He urged farmers to visit the demonstration centre and integrate Agro-Textile technologies into their practices for enhanced agricultural outcomes. This initiative aligns with the government’s vision of promoting technical textiles under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) and advancing India’s agriculture sector towards sustainable and innovative solutions.

AIR correspondent reports that the centre has been established by the Ministry of Textiles, in collaboration with the Synthetic & Art Silk Mills’ Research Association (SASMIRA). The demonstration centre is equipped with IoT-based monitoring systems to track real-time conditions, crop yield, and growth performance.