Sustainability

Addressing the CITI Sustainability Awards 2024-25 on 17th Feb. 2025, Prajakta Verma IAS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, stated that on behalf of the Ministry, this is the second year CITI is recognizing leaders in textile sustainability and circularity. Our relationship with CITI began through the Textile Advisory Group, chaired by the Minister of Textiles, where stakeholders collaborated.

This led to a unique public-private partnership between the Agriculture Ministry, the Ministry of Textiles, and CITI, focusing on HDPS and closer spacing. 

Bharat Tex 2025 which is currently underway and will have its last date today @ Pragati Maidan, New Delhi (India), had the Honorable PM visiting the 2nd half yesterday, dated 16th Feb., 2025, in the 2nd half of the exhibition and made an impressive address to boost global community interest and faith in the brand Textile India.
Narendra Modi stated Bharat Tex is becoming a strong platform for engagement, collaboration, and partnership for the policymakers, CEOs, and industry leaders worldwide.".

Resounding success of first two days of Bharat Tex 2025 at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi  
Bharat Tex 2025 commenced on a grand note at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with the Hon’ble Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh visiting the event along with the Hon’ble Minister of State for Textiles Shri Pabitra Margherita, Secretary of Textiles Smt Neelam Shami Rao, and other distinguished dignitaries. The much awaited event, which brings together key stakeholders from the textile industry, kicked off with a strong emphasis on innovation, sustainability, and global collaborations.

Bharat Tex 2025 at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi features a comprehensive showcase of India’s textile ecosystem, covering everything from raw materials and fibers to finished products, technical textiles, home furnishings, and high-end fashion

Bharat Tex 2025 has attracted participation from global textile giants, brands, and industry bodies.

The Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, visited Bharat Tex 2025 on its opening day today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

INDIA SOURCING CONCLAVE (ISC)

INDIA SOURCING CONCLAVE (ISC) 12th to 15th February 2025, organized by Buying Agents Association

(BAA), has an exhibition as well as knowledge seminars discussing ESG in Global Trade. The conclave is being organized with the aim of finding ways to further promote and boost India's merchandise exports. The show is co-located with the Bharat Tex at India Exposition Mart Ltd (IEML), Noida (Delhi-NCR), India.

It is being hosted by the BAA (Buying Agents Association).

Abaca Fibre - A Novel Sustainable Alternatives for Technical Textiles.

All the natural fibres are the wonderful gift from Divine. From civilization the natural fibre are being used in different sphere and purposes to fulfilment specific technical needs.

Abaca binomial name Musa textilis, is a species of banana, grown as a commercial crop in the Philippines, Ecuador, and Costa Rica has found its importance in rural livelihood. Over a half. century lot of development has taken in synthetics/manmade fibres to replace the natural fibres.

BHARAT TEX to reaffirm India as a sustainable Global ‘One Source’ for textiles and apparel: Secretary Textiles
Compliments Industry bodies for largest ever Global Textile Show 
‘Bharat Tex is a perfect example of industry-government collaboration.’
Launches App and website for Bharat Tex 2025.

The event will feature comprehensive pavilions, showcasing the entire textile value chain under one roof.

2nd CONFERENCE ON TECHNICAL TEXTILES

Inaugural session 
Theme: Role of Technical Textile, Challenges, Opportunities & Way Forward

Innovations & role of technical textiles.

Market Size, demand drivers, and growth opportunities.

FTC Sustainability and Circularity Workshop

Venue: IIT Delhi campus.

Case study: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Cotton t-shirt.

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a crucial tool for evaluating the environmental impacts associated with the production, use, and disposal of a product.

This case study focuses on the LCA of a cotton T-shirt, assessing its environmental footprint across its entire life cycle.

Live webinar, "HimGra Impact Decoding & Co-Founder Call".

Time: was scheduled on 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM IST

Date: 29th January 2025 

Location: Virtual (Zoom)

This session delved into HimGra’s zero-carbon textile innovation, its market validation by 40+ global brands, and its role in fostering rural empowerment.

Sustainability action guidance

S.A.G – sustainability action guidance LLP Corporate Sustainability Reporting/ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting is an effort to systematically disclose an organisation’s activities, commitments, targets, and their fulfilment towards environmental, social, and governance issues based on a recognised framework and standards.
GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) issued sustainability reporting standards, including sector-specific standards, which are widely used around the world. 

Sustainability is no longer a choice for the textile industry; it's mandatory. Recognizing this, Bharat Tex 2025 is set to prioritize showcasing circularity and sustainability as cornerstones.

The event will serve as a great initiative for the industry stakeholders to collaborate, harnessing engagement/cooperation and action to integrate sustainable practices across the long textile value chain. By emphasizing sustainable innovations, circular economy models, and ethical, responsible sourcing, Bharat Tex 2025 as a noble cause aims to balance economic growth with environmental responsibility.