CMAI Pre-Launches Apparel Training Centre in Bhiwandi
16 October 2025: The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) marked the pre-launch of its Apparel Training Centre (ATC) at Magus Fashion City, Bhiwandi, on October 7, 2025. Supported by Magus Fashion City, the event brought together more than 50 garment manufacturers and industry leaders, reinforcing CMAI’s commitment to building a future-ready workforce for India’s apparel sector.
The Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI) took a major step toward enhancing India’s apparel manufacturing skills with the pre-launch of its Apparel Training Centre (ATC) at Magus Fashion City, Bhiwandi, on 7th October 2025. Organized with the support of Magus Fashion City, the event witnessed participation from over 50 garment manufacturers and industry representatives, marking a milestone in strengthening skill development within the garment sector.
Leading this initiative from CMAI are Naveen Sainani (Hon. General Secretary) and Anand Golecha (Chairman, ATC Sub-Committee). Together, they aim to build an industry-ready workforce equipped to boost manufacturing efficiency, productivity, and empowerment among garment workers through structured training that aligns with the sector’s evolving needs.
Since 2008, CMAI has been actively engaged in apparel training, having trained more than 1,600 women sewing operators at Baramati Hi-Tech Textile Park, providing them with employment opportunities across multiple factories. Under the Integrated Skill Development Scheme (ISDS) – Component II of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, CMAI was appointed as an Implementing Agency with a target of training 35,000 individuals during the 12th Five-Year Plan (up to March 31, 2017). The association surpassed this goal, training 37,478 candidates, assessing 35,475, and successfully placing 28,748 in garment manufacturing units across India.
Between April 2017 and March 2018, CMAI continued its mission, training 6,167 additional candidates, assessing 5,972, and placing 4,742 in gainful employment. In total, CMAI has trained 43,645 individuals, assessed 41,447, and placed 33,490 in various garment industry roles under the ISDS – reaffirming its pivotal role in India’s skill development landscape.
During the pre-launch event, Naveen Sainani stated, “CMAI Apparel Training Centre at Magus Fashion City, Bhiwandi will serve as a strategic hub for upskilling local garment workers, promoting productivity, and developing a skilled workforce prepared to meet global industry standards.”
CMAI plans to operate the Training Centre in close collaboration with industry partners, driving collective growth and empowerment across the garment manufacturing community.
