**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Textiles has detailed several initiatives aimed at promoting the manufacturing, consumption, and export of green textiles in India. The report covers infrastructure development, research and development (R&D), governance frameworks, and financial incentives. Key measures include the development of PM MITRA Parks and schemes like MSE-GIFT and MSE-SPICE to drive sustainable practices across the textile value chain.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Sustainability and Chemicals Management**
* Implementation of a pilot project titled 'Eliminating Hazardous Chemicals from Apparel Fashion Supply Chain in India' across eight clusters and four fashion houses.
* Promotion of new-age, eco-friendly, and organic textiles alongside consumer awareness programs to generate demand for sustainable clothing.
**Governance and Knowledge Sharing**
* Constitution of an Environment Sustainability and Governance (ESG) Task Force to deliberate on sustainable production, certification, and exports.
* Facilitation of industry-centric programs like "Circular Samvaad" and "Cluster Exchange Mechanism" for exchanging best practices and knowledge.
**Infrastructure and Technology Upgradation**
* Development of PM MITRA Parks to provide large-scale sustainable infrastructure, including Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs), wastewater recycling, and scientific waste management.
* Support for energy efficiency through the Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS), which funded 1,117 energy-saving machines (valid until March 31, 2022).
* Deployment of Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) technology in six projects under the Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS).
**Strategic Research and Roadmaps**
* Conducting studies to create the BREF/COINDS document and a green transformation roadmap for water/energy efficiency and chemical management.
* R&D initiatives under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) focusing on waste-to-fibre technologies, converting textile waste and biomass into carbon fibres and functional textiles.
**Financial Incentives**
* Introduction of MSE-GIFT and MSE-SPICE schemes under the RAMP Programme to provide interest subvention and capital subsidies.
**Impact Analysis**
**Textile Manufacturers**
**Impact**
Manufacturers gain access to energy-efficient machinery and a structured roadmap for green transformation, helping them improve resource efficiency and meet global ESG standards.
**Action Required**
Manufacturers should utilize the shared utilities and CETPs in PM MITRA Parks and align their processes with the BREF/COINDS technical guidelines.
**Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs)**
**Impact**
MSEs are incentivized to adopt sustainable practices through specific financial support mechanisms.
**Action Required**
Eligible MSEs must apply for interest subventions and capital subsidies through the MSE-GIFT and MSE-SPICE schemes under the RAMP Programme.
**Research and Development (R&D) Entities**
**Impact**
There is a strengthened focus on innovation, specifically regarding waste management and advanced materials.
**Action Required**
Researchers and innovators should focus on developing commercial applications for waste-to-fibre technologies and bio-residue conversion.
**Consumers**
**Impact**
Increased awareness initiatives will help consumers identify and access sustainable and eco-friendly clothing options.
**Action Required**
Consumers are encouraged to participate in awareness programs and transition toward purchasing sustainable textile products.
Key Entities Referenced
PM MITRA Parks: An initiative to promote large-scale integrated and sustainable textile manufacturing infrastructure, including effluent treatment and waste management facilities.
Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS): A government scheme that supports the adoption of energy-saving machinery to enhance water and energy efficiency in textile manufacturing.
Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS): A scheme focused on supporting Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETP) and the implementation of Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) technology.
Environment Sustainability and Governance (ESG) Task Force: A government-constituted body that facilitates deliberation on sustainable production, certification, and the exchange of industry best practices.
RAMP Programme: An overarching program under which the MSE-GIFT and MSE-SPICE schemes provide interest subventions and capital subsidies for sustainable practices in small enterprises.
Ministry of Textiles
GREEN TEXTILES, DEVELOPMENT OF CREDIT
SCORE AND GREEN FUND
Posted On: 17 MAR 2026 1:59PM by PIB Delhi
The Government has undertaken a series of initiatives aimed to promote the manufacturing, consumption
and exports of green textiles in India. The details are as below:
i. The Government is implementing a pilot project across eight clusters and four fashion houses
titled 'Eliminating Hazardous Chemicals from Apparel Fashion Supply Chain in India’ which
aims to facilitate processing and production of new-age, eco-friendly and organic textiles.
Project is also aimed at generating demand for sustainable clothing through consumer
awareness.
ii. The Government has constituted an Environment Sustainability and Governance (ESG) Task
Force which serves as a platform for deliberation on issues pertaining sustainable production,
certification, exports, etc. The Task Force has facilitated various industry centric programmes
which focus on exchange of best practices and knowledge through platforms including
Circular Samvaad and Cluster Exchange Mechanism.
iii. The Government has undertaken various studies/projects such as Preparation of best available
techniques reference / comprehensive industry document (BREF/ COINDS document) and a
roadmap towards inclusive and green transformation for the Textile Manufacturing Sector to
suggest roadmap/best available techniques for water & energy efficiency, chemical
management, etc.
iv. Under Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (ATUFS), which was valid up to
31.03.2022, over 1,117 energy-saving machines have been supported to promote water &
energy efficiency in textile manufacturing.
The Government is implementing Integrated Processing Development Scheme (IPDS) since 12th FYP to
support new Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETP)/ upgradation of existing CETPs. 6 projects
approved under the Scheme are implementing Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) technology. The scheme is
currently ongoing for meeting committed liabilities only.
PM MITRA Parks are envisaged to promote environmentally sustainable textile manufacturing through
development of integrated and sustainable large-scale infrastructure, including Common Effluent
Treatment Plants (CETPs), wastewater recycling systems and scientific waste management facilities,
along with shared utilities including water, power and logistics infrastructure to enhance resource
efficiency and minimize environmental impact.
Also, several R&D initiatives under NTTM have been undertaken for waste-to-fibre technologies,
including conversion of textile waste, biomass, and bio-residues into advanced green materials such as
carbon fibres and functional textiles.The Government has introduced the MSE-GIFT and MSE-SPICE Schemes under the RAMP Programme
that provide incentives including interest subvention and/or capital subsidy to promote sustainable
practices among Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs).
This information was provided by THE MINISTER FOR TEXTILES SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH in a written
reply to a question in Lok Sabha today.
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