Lok Sabha Question No. 2812 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-10
Subject: Sustainable Supply Chains in the Textile Sector
Ministry: TEXTILES
Asked by: Shri Ganesh Singh

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2812 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.03.2026

## SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAINS IN THE TEXTILE SECTOR

## 2812. SHRI GANESH SINGH:

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

- (a) the details regarding the policy measures, innovation-driven initiatives, and schemes implemented so far by the Government to promote waste reduction, recycling/reuse, resource efficiency, and sustainable supply  chains  in  the  textile  sector,  particularly  with  respect  to  textile  waste  recycling,  fibre-to-fibre technologies, and green manufacturing;
- (b)  whether  the  Government  is  preparing  a  roadmap  to  develop  cluster-based  circular  textile  models, keeping in view the growing ESG and sustainability requirements of global markets;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  is  considering  initiating  a  circular  economy-based  textile  pilot  or  cluster project in districts such as Satna in Madhya Pradesh, to promote simultaneously local employment, export potential, and environmental sustainability; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

उत्तर

ANSWER

## वस्त्र मंत्री ( श्री गिरििाज ग िंह )

## MINISTER OF TEXTILES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

(a) to (c): The Government is implementing various initiatives throughout the country to promote waste reduction, recycling/reuse, resource efficiency, and sustainable supply chains in the textile sector. Details of some recent steps taken in this regard are as follows:

- i. The Government is implementing a pilot project, across eight clusters and four fashion houses, titled  'Eliminating  Hazardous  Chemicals  from  Textile  Fashion  Supply  Chain  in  India'  which inter-alia aims at promoting resource efficiency, cleaner production, and green manufacturing.
- ii. With  respect  to  textile  waste  recovery  and  recycling,  the  Government  has  undertaken  multiple initiatives including a study on "Mapping of Textile Waste Value Chain in India", an MoU among Navi  Mumbai  Municipal  Corporation,  Textile  Committee  and  others  to  develop  a  centre  for processing  of  textile  waste  in  Navi  Mumbai,  an  MoU  among  Textile  Committee,  Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE) and the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) to promote the  use  of  upcycled  products  in  Government  procurement.  The  Government  has  also  enabled various industry centric programmes which focus on cluster-based circular textile models through platforms including Circular Samvaad and Cluster Exchange Mechanism.
- iii. An  ESG  (Environmental,  Social  and  Governance)  Task  Force  constituted  by  the  Ministry  of Textiles provides a platform to stakeholders of the textile and apparel industry in ascertaining the current status and issues in transitioning the textile industry to a sustainable and resource-efficient production system.
- iv. A Textiles Startup Grand Challenge was also conducted in collaboration with Startup India and DPIIT  in  2024  which  focused  on  transparency  and  traceability  and  end-of-life  management  of textiles. 9 winners were recognized and awarded at Bharat Tex 2025.
- v. The Government has notified the Eco-Mark Scheme, 2024, which includes textiles as one of the identified product categories. Under this scheme, eco-labeling is intended to encourage environmentally  sustainable  production  practices,  use  of  environmentally  benign  raw  materials, reduced use of hazardous chemicals, resource efficiency, waste water & emissions management, and compliance with applicable environmental standards.

(d): However, no specific proposal for Satna, Madhya Pradesh is currently pending consideration with the Government.

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