India highlights its 2026–2047 sustainable textile manufacturing roadmap and explores international cooperation on circular economy initiatives at UNIDO’s CEGI Week in Vienna.
India Strengthens Global Engagement on Circular Economy and Sustainable Textile Manufacturing at CEGI Week 2026, Vienna
Ms. Arti Kanwar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, participated in the Circular Economy and Green Industry (CEGI) Week 2026, organised by the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) from 2–4 November 2026 in Vienna, Austria, bringing together representatives from government, industry, academia and international organisations from India, Brazil, England and Cambodia to exchange experiences on translating circular economy ambitions into practical industrial solutions through coordinated policies, technological innovation and partnerships.
As a panellist in the session titled “Partnership for Action on Green Economy: Turning Circular Ambitions into Action” on 4 November 2026, Ms. Kanwar shared India’s perspectives on advancing circular transformation in the textile sector, with particular reference to the Technology and Innovation Roadmap for Sustainable Textile Manufacturing in India (2026–2047), aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Ms. Kanwar also engaged with Senior official from UNIDO to reviewed the progress of the GEF-8 Integrated Programme and explore opportunities for further cooperation and collaboration in advancing sustainable textile manufacturing, resource efficiency, responsible chemicals management and circular supply chains.
The participation reaffirmed India’s commitment to promoting sustainable, resource-efficient and circular transformation of the textile and apparel sector through international cooperation and technology-driven interventions.