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(primary) assessments and interviews to understand the responses were required to assess the possible 5, the assessment team visited 12 different clusters will be addressed through six priority action areas
pulse of sustainability and circularity in the Textile & acceptability of circular and sustainable products. It across India to meet stakeholders and identify across the entire sector. The same will also be
Apparel sector. will be the key decisive factor in the Textile & Apparel circularity practices. used to identify the criteria for innovation
sector’s approach to a circular economy. challenge, which aims to bring together
B. Stakeholder Groups The brief of textile clusters visited by the assessment diverse next-generation startups contributing to
Based on the findings from the literature survey, Key Physical Assessment is given in Table 1 the circularity sector. A jury will evaluate
stakeholders directly or indirectly associated with the Various stakeholder groups mentioned above have the three most suitable circularity practicing
Textile & Apparel value chain were identified: been interviewed in person, including academia, The mapping of clusters will assist in identifying local businesses for pilot scale implementation
industries, recyclers, brands, waste segregator support partners to carry out subsequent project from numerous innovators nationwide.
C. Questionnaire for Stakeholder Group and collectors, among others. This has helped in activities.
Based on each group’s position along the value acquiring critical and decisive information such as l Circularity Trainings & Workshops – Baseline
chain, respective questionnaires were developed to practices being implemented, their effectiveness, E. Data compilation and analysis assessment identified training needs in
map the current circularity practices and challenges contribution to circularity, negative impacts Based on the assessment, information and inputs circularity aspects for Top Management, Middle
associated with their adoption or upscaling. associated, and challenges (technical/demand) in collected have been assessed and processed to Management, and Ground/Field workers within
implementing or upscaling circular practices in the showcase the current practices on implementing Textile & Apparel value chain stages.
D. Stakeholder Mapping at different clusters and Textile & Apparel sector. circularity in the Textile & Apparel sector, associated
performing studies (Physical/Virtual) challenges in implementation or upscaling, and l Creating a Circularity Textile Manifesto - A textile
Specific geographical locations, predominantly potential categories for designing pilots to showcase circularity framework with a holistic approach that
Virtual assessment known as manufacturing hubs for specific textile the circular practices. considers all aspects of the product life cycle
It primarily included consumers, where bulk products, have been covered. As illustrated in Figure will be created from learnings of Baseline
F. Identification of hotspots and potential areas Assessment, this includes, material selection,
for intervention product design, supply chain management, waste
The challenges, hotspots and potential regions of management, consumer engagement, data and
Figure 6: Stakeholder Mapping
circular interventions found during data analysis metrics and stakeholder engagement.
and based on that, possible innovations will be
Panipat considered to bridge the gap through the innovation l Policy white paper – Several circularity-enabling
Ludhiana challenges, considering categories of interventions. stakeholders, including academic institutions
It will further act as a guide to prepare circularity such as NIFT and NID, subject expert
Delhi/NCR guidelines and policy papers. organizations such as Su.Re, CAIF and FFG,
Faridabad research organizations such as ATIRA and SITRA,
G. Finalization of Baseline Assessment Report and leading Organizations such as ABFRL,
The final Baseline Assessment Report is developed Arvind, H&M and Shahi Exports, etc. will
Ahmedabad
to highlight current practices on sustainability collaborate to frame a policy white paper, which
Legends: and circularity, associated gaps and challenges in will be presented to the Ministry of Textiles,
Bhiwandi implementing or upscaling circular practices, which GOI. It will outline the initiatives and measures
Surat will define potential areas for pilot intervention to required to promote circular economy approaches
Textile Institutions
promote circular practices, stakeholders associated in the Textile & Apparel sector.
Mumbai Recyclers and capacity building efforts.
Ichalkaranji
Spinning & Weaving Units
Outcome of Baseline Assessment
Bengaluru Wet Processing Units
The baseline assessment supported in identifying
Garment Manufacturers
Coimbatore Tirupur Brands potential categories of interventions for implementing
circularity across the value chain by overcoming
barriers to Circular Economy transition. Furthermore,
the study will be used as a foundation for the
project’s future activities, as listed below:
The brief of textile clusters visited by the assessment is given in Table 1
l Innovation Challenge –Identified circularity
focus points in each stakeholder group
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