<h1>India Develops Organic Textiles Standards to Boost Global Market Presence and Support Farming Families.</h1> The draft Indian Standards for Organic Textiles (ISOT) has been developed with input from organic stakeholders and approved by the National Steering Committee for implementation. It has been sent to the Ministry of Textiles for validation. The global market for organic textiles is valued at $7.4 billion, highlighting significant demand and potential for India. ISOT aims to enhance the position of farming families and is part of the National Programme on Organic Production. Organic silk, cotton, and hemp are produced by tribal rural women in Jharkhand, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. The information was provided by the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry.