Sustainability in textiles is not just about what happens after production.
It is about building cleaner, safer and more responsible practices across the value chain.
From responsible production and safer chemical use to traceability, certification and waste reduction — India is working towards a more sustainable textile sector.
#SustainableTextiles #TextileIndustry #Sustainability #MinistryOfTextiles
दिनांक 24.09.2026 को
शाखा कार्यालय, राजकोट में सभी अधिकारीगण एवं कर्मचारियों की सक्रिय भागीदारी के साथ “ऑफिस डेस्क सफाई” एवं कार्यालय स्वच्छता कार्यक्रम आयोजित किया गया। 🧹✨
इस पहल का उद्देश्य स्वच्छता, साफ-सफाई के प्रति जागरूकता की भावना को मजबूत करना रहा।
A meeting under the chairpersonship of the Secretary (Textiles), Ministry of Textiles, was held on 23.09.2026 to review the preparedness for Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations for procurement of seed cotton (kapas) during the ensuing Cotton Season 2026–27.
The meeting was attended by Shri Lalit Kumar Gupta & senior officials of the Cotton Corporation of India (CCI) and representatives of all cotton-growing States. The preparedness of CCI and the States for smooth and timely commencement of MSP procurement operations was reviewed in detail, including arrangements relating to procurement centres, farmer registration, infrastructure, logistics and other operational requirements.
The meeting also reviewed the implementation of the Mission for Cotton Productivity, with particular focus on the distribution of Contamination Control Kits to cotton farmers and the digitisation of farmer-related data. The need for effective coordination among the States, CCI and other implementing agencies was emphasised to ensure timely distribution of the kits and comprehensive digitisation of farmer data, thereby facilitating greater traceability, transparency and quality improvement across the cotton value chain.
Celebrating Ayurveda Day
Rooted in nature, guided by balance and enriched by centuries of knowledge, Ayurveda reminds us of the timeless connection between nature and well-being.
On Ayurveda Day, let us celebrate India’s enduring tradition of holistic living and its wisdom for a healthier, more balanced future.
#AyurvedaDay #Ayurveda #TraditionalKnowledge #HolisticWellBeing #India @moayush
शाखा कार्यालय राजकोट मे दिनांक 22/09/2026 को हिन्दी पखवाड़ा के अंतर्गत अनुवाद / वर्ग पहेली प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन किया गया। शाखा कार्यालय के अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियो ने उत्साहपूर्वक प्रतियोगिता में भाग लिया ।
स्वच्छता ही सेवा अभियान 2026 अंतर्गत शाखा कार्यालय राजकोट के पास जामनगर रोड पर विशेष स्वच्छता अभियान चलाया गया। इस दौरान परिसर की साफ-सफाई की गई तथा एकत्रित कचरे का उचित निस्तारण किया गया। इस दौरान कर्मचारियों को स्वच्छता के महत्व के प्रति जागरूक किया गया।
शाखा कार्यालय राजकोट में ठोस अपशिष्ट प्रबंधन एवं स्रोत पर कचरा पृथक्करण के संबंध में जागरूकता एवं प्रदर्शन गतिविधियों का आयोजन किया गया। इस दौरान गीला कचरा, सूखा कचरा, स्वच्छता संबंधी कचरा एवं कचरे को अलग-अलग रखने तथा कचरे के उचित निपटान, पुनः उपयोग के बारे में जागरूक किया गया।
As part of #SwachhataHiSeva Campaign 2026, awareness & demonstration activities on Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 & 4-way source segregation were conducted on 17.09.2026 & 18.09.2026 at B.O. Mahabubnagar.
Promoting #SwabhavSwachhata for a cleaner, greener future.
#SHS2026
From fibre to yarn, every thread has a beginning. 🧵
Do you know what comes first in the journey of cotton fibre?
Spinning — where fibres are transformed into yarn, ready to become the textiles we wear and use every day.
🌱 Fibre → Yarn → Fabric → Textile
Did you get it right? Tell us in the comments!
#MinistryOfTextiles #Textiles #Cotton #Spinning #IndianTextiles #TextileJourney #KnowYourTextiles #Handloom #MadeInIndia #TextileQuiz
A Print With a Place in Its Name.
Rooted in the heart of Bagh, Madhya Pradesh, Bagh Prints are a celebration of natural dyes, hand-carved wooden blocks, and generations of textile craftsmanship.
From earthy reds and deep blacks to intricate floral motifs, every print carries the character of its place of origin.
Bagh Prints of Madhya Pradesh, a GI-tagged handicraft tradition.
#BaghPrints #MadhyaPradesh #IndianTextiles #HandBlockPrinting #IndianCrafts #GIHandicraft #TextileHeritage #CraftedInIndia #TraditionalCrafts #MadeInIndia
Sustainability has long been integral to India's ethos. It is now shaping the future of our textile sector.
In this article, Union Minister Shri @girirajsinghbjp highlights how initiatives around textile recycling, cleaner production and green technologies are helping build a more circular and competitive textile industry.
भारतीय कपास निगम लिमिटेड, शाखा कार्यालय अदिलाबाद, आज दिनांक 18.09.2026 को Special Campaign 6.0 के तहत शाखा कार्यालय में कूड़ा प्रबंधन / कूड़ा प्रथक्करण and Demonstration हेतु जागरूकता अभियान चलाया गया l जिसमे सभी अधिकारियो एवं क्रमचारियो द्वारा उत्साह पूर्वक भाग लिया गया l
Shri Lalit Kumar Gupta, CMD, CCI, held an engaging and interactive session with prominent cotton buyers of Northern India at CCI Cotton Buyers’ Connect 2026, Ludhiana, on 18 September 2026.
The interaction provided a valuable platform for an open exchange of views on market trends, buyer requirements, transparency, operational efficiency and emerging opportunities across the cotton and textile value chain.
The session reaffirmed CCI’s commitment to deepening industry engagement, strengthening buyer confidence and fostering a more transparent, efficient and responsive cotton ecosystem.
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The Hindu Business Line explores how India’s textile sector can build its next phase of growth on sustainability, circularity and resource efficiency.
From recycling and waste recovery to cleaner technologies, responsible manufacturing and stronger market opportunities, the focus is on making India’s textile industry more competitive while creating a greener and more resilient future.
Under the leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji, the Government is committed to ensuring that India does not have to choose between growth and sustainability, but that both move forward hand in hand as an integral part of India’s textile growth story.
@PMOIndia@businessline
Read: The HinduBusinessLine https://t.co/MHH0S2FQRy
Shri Lalit Kumar Gupta, CMD, CCI, leads the two-day Annual Branch Managers’ Conference being held on 18–19 September 2026, bringing together senior officials from CCI Head Office and Branch Offices across India.
The Conference provides a strategic platform to review CCI’s performance during Cotton Season 2025–26 and deliberate on priorities and strategies for 2026–27, with focused discussions on MSP procurement, cotton sales, sustainability, digital transformation and operational excellence.
The Conference underscores CCI’s commitment to strengthening field-level operations, enhancing stakeholder engagement and building a more efficient, transparent and sustainable cotton value chain.
‘सेवा संकल्प अभियान’ के तहत आयोजित ‘सेवा मेरा योगदान’ कार्यक्रम में बेगूसराय के अंबेडकर चौक पर श्रमदान देने का अवसर प्राप्त हुआ।
स्वच्छ और सुंदर समाज के निर्माण में हम सभी की भागीदारी जरूरी है। इसी भावना के साथ स्वच्छता के प्रति जन-जागरूकता का संदेश दिया और स्वच्छता कर्मयोगियों को सम्मानित कर उनके अथक परिश्रम एवं सेवा के लिए आभार व्यक्त किया।
स्वच्छता कर्मयोगियों का योगदान हमारे शहर, गांव और समाज को स्वच्छ रखने में अत्यंत महत्वपूर्ण है। उनका सम्मान, उनके प्रति कृतज्ञता के साथ स्वच्छता के प्रति हमारी जिम्मेदारी को भी मजबूत करता है।
#सेवा_संकल्प_अभियान
#सेवा_मेरा_योगदान
World Bamboo Day | 18 September
More than a plant, bamboo is a material of possibilities, connecting traditional craftsmanship with innovation, design and sustainable applications.
From skilled hands to modern industries, bamboo continues to evolve, creating new opportunities across craft, materials and livelihoods.
Celebrating the versatility, potential and promise of bamboo.
#WorldBambooDay #Bamboo #SustainableTextiles #Craftsmanship #Innovation #MinistryOfTextiles
शाखा कार्यालय राजकोट मे दिनांक 18/09/2026 को हिन्दी पखवाड़ा के अंतर्गत निबंध प्रतियोगिता का आयोजन किया गया। शाखा कार्यालय के अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियो ने उत्साहपूर्वक प्रतियोगिता में भाग लिया और अपने विचारों को प्रभावशाली ढंग से प्रस्तुत किया।