Lok Sabha Question No. 4019 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-17
Subject: Green textiles, Development of Credit Score and Green Fund
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Tatkare Sunil Dattatrey

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4019 TO BE ANSWERED ON 17.03.2026

## GREEN TEXTILES, DEVELOPMENT OF CREDIT SCORE AND GREEN FUND

## 4019. SHRI TATKARE SUNIL DATTATREY:

Will the Minister of TEXTILES वस्त्र मंत्री be pleased to state :

- (a)  the  details  regarding  initiatives  taken  to  promote  the  manufacturing,  consumption  and  exports  of green textiles in India;
- (b) the details regarding new manufacturing techniques being made available to producers to promote green textiles;
- (c)  the  details  regarding  status  of  adoption  of  Zero  Liquid  Dishcharge  (ZLD)  technology  in  textile production sector;
- (d) the manner in which various schemes such as PM MITRA, National Technical Textile Mission, etc., are being utilized to support green textile production; and
- (e) whether the Government proposes to launch a credit score and green fund of SMEs to improve credit access and boost production and if so, the details thereof?

## उत्तर ANSWER वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्री गिरििाज ग िंह ) MINISTER OF TEXTILES

## (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

- (a) & (b): The Government has undertaken a series of initiatives aimed to promote the manufacturing, consumption and exports of green textiles in India. The details are as below:
- i. The Government is implementing a pilot project across eight clusters and four fashion houses titled  'Eliminating  Hazardous  Chemicals  from  Apparel  Fashion  Supply  Chain  in  India'  which aims to facilitate processing and production of new-age, eco-friendly and organic textiles. Project is also aimed at generating demand for sustainable clothing through consumer awareness.
- ii. The  Government  has  constituted  an  Environment  Sustainability  and  Governance  (ESG)  Task Force  which  serves  as  a  platform  for  deliberation  on  issues  pertaining  sustainable  production, certification,  exports,  etc.  The  Task  Force  has  facilitated  various  industry  centric  programmes which focus on exchange of best practices and knowledge through platforms including Circular Samvaad and Cluster Exchange Mechanism.
- iii. The  Government  has  undertaken  various  studies/projects  such  as  Preparation  of  best  available techniques  reference  /  comprehensive  industry  document  (BREF/  COINDS  document)  and  a roadmap  towards  inclusive  and  green  transformation  for  the  Textile  Manufacturing  Sector  to suggest roadmap/best available techniques for water & energy efficiency, chemical management, etc.
- iv. Under  Amended  Technology  Upgradation  Fund  Scheme  (ATUFS),  which  was  valid  up  to 31.03.2022, over 1,117 energy-saving machines have been supported to promote water & energy efficiency in textile manufacturing.

(c): The Government is implementing Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS) since 12 th FYP  to  support  new  Common  Effluent  Treatment  Plants  (CETP)/  upgradation  of  existing  CETPs.  6 projects approved under the Scheme are implementing Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) technology. The scheme is currently ongoing for meeting committed liabilities only.

(d): PM MITRA Parks are envisaged to promote environmentally sustainable textile manufacturing through  development  of  integrated  and  sustainable  large-scale  infrastructure,  including  Common Effluent  Treatment  Plants  (CETPs),  wastewater  recycling  systems  and  scientific  waste  management facilities,  along  with  shared  utilities  including  water,  power  and  logistics  infrastructure  to  enhance resource efficiency and minimize environmental impact.

Also, several R&D  initiatives under NTTM  have been undertaken for waste-to-fibre technologies,  including  conversion  of  textile  waste,  biomass,  and  bio-residues  into  advanced  green materials such as carbon fibres and functional textiles.

(e): The  Government  has  introduced  the  MSE-GIFT  and  MSE-SPICE  Schemes  under  the  RAMP Programme  that  provide  incentives  including  interest  subvention  and/or  capital  subsidy  to  promote sustainable practices among Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs).