Government has put in place a deliberate programme that will compel public institutions to procure at least 20 per cent of local textile products to support the sector.
Commerce, Trade and Industry deputy Minister Miles Sampa said implementation of the the innovative and deliberate programme in the textile industry is expected to create at least 4,000 jobs.
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