Staff Reporter / New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the challenge of textile waste, saying that it has become a major cause of worry for the entire world. Addressing the nation in his Mann Ki Baat programme on Akashvani on Sunday, Mr Modi expressed concern over a finding that only less than one percent of textile waste is recycled into new clothes. He said, India is the third country in the world where the maximum textile waste is generated.
The Prime Minister said, the trend of getting rid of old clothes as soon as possible and buying new ones is increasing all over the world, leading to textile waste. He, however, noted that many commendable efforts are being undertaken in India to deal with this challenge. Many Indian start-ups have begun work on textile recovery facilities.
Mr Modi highlighted that many such teams are working for the empowerment of ragpickers, and others are involved in efforts towards Sustainable Fashion.Prime Minister said old clothes and footwear are being recycled and distributed to the needy. He said, several items like decorative pieces, handbags, stationery and toys are being made from textile waste.
Mr Modi hailed the organizations engaged in popularizing the ‘circular fashion brands’. He remarked that new rental platforms are also coming up, where designer clothes are available on rent. Some organizations collect old clothes to make them reusable and distribute them to the poor.
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