Under VisioNxt Giriraj Singh launched 'Paridhi 24x25' Portal

Launch of VisioNxt and Paridhi 24x25

• Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, launched "Paridhi 24x25," a bilingual web portal of VisioNxt
• The launch included an India-specific fashion trend book and an AI Taxonomy e-book
• VisioNxt is India's first initiative combining AI and Emotional Intelligence for fashion trend insights
• The project has produced over 60 micro trend reports, 10+ close-to-season reports, and 3+ research papers
• VisioNxt aims to reduce dependence on international trend agencies and promote Indian fashion vocabulary
• The bilingual portal (www.visionxt.in) offers reports in Hindi and English

NIFT Begusarai Extension Centre Inauguration

• Shri Giriraj Singh inaugurated the National Institute of Fashion Technology's Begusarai Extension Centre
• A three-day workshop on basic tailoring and garment-construction skills was launched
• The Minister visited key facilities and interacted with trainee participants
• An MoU was signed between NIFT and the National Skill Development Council (NSDC)
• The Centre's first workshop trained 31 women from the Jeevika self-help group in cutting and tailoring

Vision and Impact of the Initiatives

• VisioNxt was conceived in response to the Prime Minister's call for India-specific trend insights at the 2017 Global Textile Summit
• The initiative positions India among countries that predict global fashion trends
• It integrates India's strengths in IT with textiles, combining artificial and human intelligence
• VisioNxt aims to support weavers, manufacturers, retailers, designers, and fashion brands
• The project reflects India's cultural diversity and socio-economic nuances
• NIFT Begusarai Centre is expected to contribute to inclusive growth of marginalized communities
• The textile sector is seen as playing a crucial role in making India an economic superpower