New Delhi, March 17 -- A series of policy interventions focusing on sustainable manufacturing, green financing and eco-friendly production processes are being implemented to accelerate the adoption of green textiles and enhance sectoral competitiveness, Minister for Textiles Giriraj Singh has said.
In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, the Minister stated that a pilot initiative titled Eliminating Hazardous Chemicals from Apparel Fashion Supply Chain is being implemented across eight clusters and four fashion houses to promote eco-friendly and organic textile production, while also generating consumer awareness for sustainable clothing.
He further noted that an Environment Sustainability and Governance (ESG) Task Force has ...