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THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY OF INDIA

The textile industry is one of the major industries of India. It plays a vital role in the economic growth of the nation.  It employs a significant number of skilled & unskilled labour.  WHAT IS THE PROBLEM? The chemicals & dyes used during manufacturing generate an enormous amount of waste. The production requires gallons of water & tons of energy consumption. Even the fertilizers used during the cultivation of raw materials such as cotton pollute the land, water, soil & also the nearby habitat. There are many aspects of the textile industry which has to be looked into, such as 1.     Use of toxic chemicals 2.    Pesticides & other chemicals used in the production of raw materials. 3.   Water & Energy Consumption 4.   Toxic emissions & noise pollution 5.   Treatment of various discharge after production 6.   Packaging & Transportation 7.    Waste generated from discarded & faulty materi...