Sustainability in the Textile Value Chain
Sustainability in the Textile Value Chain
Project Summary:
The Textiles Committee’s “Sustainability in the Textile Value Chain” project, launched in October 2024, is a pioneering initiative to advance circularity within the textile industry in Navi Mumbai. This project was inaugurated by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde at the CIDCO Convention Centre in Vashi. It focuses on promoting sustainable practices by enabling the collection, sorting, and recycling of post-consumer textiles (PCT) through the creation of a dedicated Textiles Recovery Facility (TRF) in Belapur, Navi Mumbai. The project is a collaborative effort involving the Ministry of Textiles, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, SBI Foundation, Tisser India, and IDH India.
- Project Overview
- Name of the project: Sustainability in the Textile Value Chain
- Location (cluster or region): Navi Mumbai
- Project duration (start and end dates): October 2024
- Key Activities:
- Textiles Recovery Facility (TRF): Establishing a 3000 sq. ft. recovery center in Belapur to handle post-consumer textile waste, acting as a central hub for recycling and upcycling activities.
- Partnerships with Self-Help Groups (SHGs): Involving 80 SHGs to actively participate in textile waste management, providing hands-on training in sorting, recycling, and repurposing textile waste.
- Resource Conservation: Implementing processes to divert textile waste from landfills and waterways, promoting environmental conservation.
- Roles & Responsibilities:
- Assist in executing impact-driven projects across various domains such as craft development, digital literacy, and AI for artisans.
- Conduct research, analyze data, and engage with artisan communities to support project implementation.
- Contribute to marketing, outreach, and content creation to enhance visibility and awareness.
- Work closely with industry experts and mentors to develop innovative solutions for artisan empowerment.
- Collaborate with different teams to ensure smooth project execution and impact measurement.
- Benefits
