NTTM unveils India’s first scientific model for recycling national flags and defence-grade fibres

November 27, 2025 11:05 AM

NTTM unveils India’s first scientific model for recycling national flags and defence-grade fibres

The National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) under the Ministry of Textiles has supported a new project that introduces India’s first scientific model for dignified recycling of retired national flags and high-performance aramid fibres. The initiative marks a major step in promoting sustainability within the technical textiles sector. The project has led to the establishment of the Atal Centre of Textile Recycling and Sustainability at Panipat, set up under IIT Delhi. It brings together tec...

India strengthens global position in technical textiles with strategic initiatives

March 27, 2025 8:37 PM

India strengthens global position in technical textiles with strategic initiatives

India’s textile industry continues to be a key pillar of the national economy, contributing nearly 2% to the country’s GDP. As the sixth-largest textile exporter globally, with a 3.9% share in world textile exports, the sector is poised for significant growth, projected to reach USD 350 billion by 2030. This expansion is expected to generate 3.5 crore jobs, further solidifying India’s standing in the global textile market. While traditional textiles remain vital, the emergence of technica...