New Delhi: Tiruppur’s textile hub is shifting towards sustainable practices, with initiatives like Zero Liquid Discharge systems and significant renewable energy production being highlighted during Bharat Tex 2025. Key figures stress collaboration in efforts to secure a better future for the environment.
The textile hub of Tiruppur in India is undergoing a significant transformation, focusing on sustainable practices aimed at mitigating environmental impact. Key figures in the industry revealed their commitment to these initiatives during the Global Textiles Dialogue Knowledge Sessions at Bharat Tex 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
K M Subramanian, President of the Tiruppur Exporters Association (TEA), outlined the advancements made by local industrial units, including the implementation of Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems. Speaking at the event, Subramanian noted that these practices enable the recycling of approximately 130 million litres of water daily, with 96 per cent of this recycled water being reused for various production processes.
The session, titled ‘Cluster Conversation – How India’s MSME Textile Clusters are leading the Sustainability Drive’, was chaired by Pabitra Margherita, India’s Minister of State for the Ministry of Textiles and External Affairs, and co-chaired by Sunil Handunneththi, the Sri Lankan Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development.
Subramanian highlighted the substantial renewable energy production associated with Tiruppur’s initiatives, mentioning that the region generates about 2,000 megawatts of energy from wind sources and an additional 250 megawatts from solar power. He noted that out of this production, 350 megawatts are utilised within the textile industry, while the remainder is supplied to the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board. He further reported that these efforts include the planting of over two million trees, which have contributed to the absorption of 7,000 metric tons of CO2, boasting a survival rate of 90 per cent for the planted trees.
Moreover, Kumar Duraiswamy, Joint Secretary of TEA, underscored India’s long-standing cultural emphasis on sustainability. He stated that the industries in Tiruppur are progressing in their environmental practices, committed to enhancing their sustainability measures.
Duraiswamy emphasised the importance of collaboration among local government entities, non-governmental organisations, and industry stakeholders. He remarked, “We take our environmental responsibilities very seriously, and it is the collaborative approach between the local government, NGOs, and industry stakeholders that has brought us here. In Tiruppur, we are all committed to leaving a better environment for future generations.”
The anticipation surrounding the future of sustainable textile production in Tiruppur continues to grow, as the region takes decisive steps towards environmentally responsible manufacturing processes.
Source: Noah Wire Services
