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The Union Ministry of Textiles has launched India’s first fashion forecasting initiative ‘VisioNxt’.

About VisioNxt Initiative

	Details
Launched By	National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India.
Objective	To provide India-specific fashion trend insights and reduce dependence on global forecasting agencies.
Significance	India’s first initiative to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emotional Intelligence (EI) to forecast fashion trends.
Key Features	Delivers localized fashion trend insights tailored for Indian designers, manufacturers, and retailers. Provides forecasts reflecting India’s cultural diversity and socio-economic nuances. Designed to support the Indian fashion and retail market with consumer-focused trend data.
AI Model Used	“DeepVision” – AI-based model that decodes Indian fashion patterns, analyzing attributes like style, color, and regional influences.
Accessibility	Bilingual resources (Hindi and English) through a web portal, making the insights accessible to a broader range of stakeholders in the Indian fashion industry.
Goal	To empower Indian fashion professionals with India-specific data, reducing reliance on international forecasting systems.

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