India's Textile Waste Report Release
Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Mar 10, 2026 · Last updated Mar 11, 2026
The report highlights India's potential to lead in sustainable textile production and waste management, which could attract investments in recycling technologies and create new green jobs. This positive outlook for the textile sector could boost investor confidence in related industries within India.
The Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, released the 'Mapping of Textile Waste Value Chain in India' report at Udyog Bhawan. The study, conducted by the India===Ministry of Textiles, provides a comprehensive assessment of textile waste generation, recovery pathways, and recycling technologies in India. It reveals that India generates around 7.07 million tonnes of textile waste annually, with over 70% already recovered. The report emphasizes the strong recovery networks for pre-consumer waste (95%) and highlights the spinning sector's nearly 100% waste reintegration. It also notes that 55% of post-consumer waste is diverted from landfills through informal networks supporting 4-4.5 million livelihoods. India===Panipat is identified as a major mechanical textile recycling hub. The report suggests expanding recycling infrastructure and estimates the creation of 100,000 green jobs in India's recycling market, positioning India to lead the global transition towards sustainable and circular production systems.
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