India Leads Talks on Life Cycle Assessment in Technical Textiles
The two-day historic Life Cycle Assessment Summit (LCAS-2025), hosted by SASMIRA, came to a successful end and sparked important conversations about the use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methods in India's technical textile industry. Shri Sanjay Savkare, Hon'ble Cabinet Minister of Textiles, Government of Maharashtra, opened the summit, which took place at SASMIRA, Worli, Mumbai, on January 9 and 10, 2025. He emphasized the importance of sustainability and innovation in advancing India's textile and infrastructure sectors.
Guests at the event included:
Shri Rajeev Saxena, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, GoI
Smt. Roop Rashi, Textile Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, GoI
Smt. Anshu Sinha, IAS, Principal Secretary, Textiles, Government of Maharashtra
Shri Ashok Malhotra, Mission Director, National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), Ministry of Textiles, GoI
Organized under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, and supported by the Department of Textiles, Government of Maharashtra, LCAS-2025 set the stage for advancing sustainability within the technical textiles ecosystem.
Key Highlights of LCAS-2025:
Introduction of Groundbreaking Technologies:
- Circular Weaving Technology for Seamless Tubular Geotextiles:
Developed by SASMIRA under NTTM in collaboration with Lohia Corp Ltd., this innovative technology addresses critical challenges in soil reinforcement and infrastructure development.
- Reusable Period Panty:
An innovative product by Eve Essential, a SASMIRA-supported start-up, offering sustainable solutions for menstrual hygiene.
Felicitation of Industry Leaders and Innovators:
Recognizing excellence and contributions in the field of technical textiles, honorees included:
Industry Leaders:
Shri Yogesh K. Kusumgar
Shri Raj Kumar Lohia
Shri Vayu R. Garware
Shri Mayoor C. Gandhi
Shri Sanjay Tibrewala
Shri Anjani Prasad
Start-Up Excellence:
Shri Manish Raval for transformative contributions to technical textiles. Research Excellence:
Shri Sanjay Saini, Scientist D, SASMIRA was honored by Shri Sanjay Savkare for Excellence in Research & Innovation.
Focused Sessions & Industry Showcase:
The summit featured technical sessions on LCA frameworks, advanced manufacturing technologies, and sustainability in technical textiles. Esteemed organizations such as Ecoinvent, Sphera, Mitsubishi Chemicals, Grasim Industries, Saurer, Truetzschler, LMW, TEIJIN, LENZING Kenvue, Dow Chemicals, GSCS international, CIFT, delivered insightful presentations. An industry exhibition showcased cutting-edge technologies and sustainable solutions, engaging policymakers, researchers, and business leaders.
Supporting Organizations:
LCAS-2025 was supported by prominent organizations, including:
Maharashtra State Co-operative Textile Federation Ltd.
Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT)
Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR CIFT)
ECOINVENT
Reliance Industries Ltd.
LCAS-2025: A Starting Point for LCA in India
As Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) practices are still in their infancy in India, LCAS-2025 served as a vital platform to create awareness about its benefits, highlighting its role in meeting global sustainability standards and enhancing India’s competitiveness in the technical textiles industry.
This summit marks the beginning of an era where technical textiles in India align with global best practices, driving innovation, sustainability, and progress across the sector.