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The seeds of sustainability for India’s textile leadership

Context & Need for Sustainability

  • India is among the worlds largest textile manufacturers but faces challenges due to:
    • Geopolitical tensions
    • Fragmented supply chains
    • Volatile prices
  • Sustainable transformation is needed to maintain global competitiveness and long-term leadership.
  • Market leadership now depends not just on finance, but also adaptability, innovation, and resilience.

Relevance : GS 3(Sustainability)

Regenerative Farming (Regen Farming)

  • Why important: Tackles raw material sourcing issues, soil degradation, and climate vulnerability.
  • Already being implemented:
    • 1 million+ hectares under pilot projects via Ministry of Agriculture.
    • Aurangabad success: 6,000+ farmers with improved yields, lower chemical use, better incomes.
  • Enables:
    • Farmer inclusion in global supply chains
    • Enhanced climate resilience
    • Cost-effective, low-input farming
    • Breaking gender barriers in agriculture
  • Strengthens traceability, quality, and supply chain accountability.

Traceability Solutions

  • Demand for traceable products is growing — 37% of consumers prioritize this (2023 survey).
  • Traceability now supports:
    • Brand trust, authenticity, and consumer transparency
    • Sustainability storytelling beyond logistics
  • India-specific examples:
    • Kasturi Cotton initiative – boosts global trust in Indian cotton
    • India-U.K. FTA (pending) could amplify sustainability-based textile exports
  • EU & UK markets demand traceable, ethical products — offers India a competitive edge.

Product Circularity

  • India contributes 8.5% of global textile waste — a serious concern.
  • Circularity strategies:
    • Longer product lifecycles
    • Design for recyclability, reuse, and biodegradability
    • Plastic-free packaging and sustainable post-use disposal
    • Reengineering factory waste into new designs or soil-restorative products
  • Benefits:
    • Job creation
    • Reduced raw material reliance
    • Aligns with REIAI and Viksit Bharat vision of self-reliance and innovation

Strategic Outlook

  • Industry target: $350 billion by 2030 + 35 million new jobs
  • India’s leadership must be:
    • Volume-driven and values-driven
    • Focused on climate alignment and tech innovation
  • Emphasis on genuine sustainable action, not greenwashing

Conclusion: The Way Forward

  • India must lead by “Making in India for the world”, but responsibly and sustainably.
  • Key to future textile leadership:
    • Regenerative farming
    • Tech-led traceability
    • Product circularity
  • Decisions today will shape a resilient, future-proof textile economy.

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