In an effort to advance sustainability in India’s technical textile industry, the Life Cycle Assessment Summit (LCAS-2025), which took place at SASMIRA in Mumbai on January 9 and 10, was a major step. Shri Sanjay Savkare, the Hon’ble Cabinet Minister of Textiles, Government of Maharashtra, opened the event, which emphasized the significance of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methods in shaping a sustainable future for India’s infrastructure and textile sectors. Shri Savkare stressed the importance of sustainability and creativity in developing the country’s textile industry.
Prominent individuals attended the summit, including Anshu Sinha, IAS, Principal Secretary (Textiles), Government of Maharashtra; Rajeev Saxena, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India; and Smt. Roop Rashi, Textile Commissioner, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. With funding from the Department of Textiles, Government of Maharashtra, and organized under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, LCAS-2025 marked a significant advancement in sustainability in the technical textile industry.
Innovative technologies were unveiled at the event, such as the Circular Weaving Technology for Seamless Tubular Geotextiles, which was created by SASMIRA under NTTM in association with Lohia Corp Ltd. This homegrown invention tackles important issues pertaining to strengthening weak soil. Furthermore, a start-up funded by SASMIRA, Eve Essential, introduced a Reusable Hygiene Product, promoting sustainability in personal hygiene.
Leaders and innovators in the industry received recognition for their outstanding contributions to the sector. Yogesh K. Kusumgar, Raj Kumar Lohia, Vayu Garware, Mayoor C. Gandhi, Sanjay Tibrewala, and Anjani Prasad were among the honorees. Sanjay Saini, Scientist D, SASMIRA, received the Excellence in Research & Innovation award from Shri. Savkare, while Manish Raval was acknowledged for his revolutionary contribution to the industry.
Global leaders held targeted sessions during the conference that provided insights into the future of life cycle assessment and technical textiles. The Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR CIFT), ECOINVENT, Reliance Industries Ltd., and the Institute of Chemical Technology Maharashtra State Co-operative Textile Federation Ltd. were among the notable organizations that sponsored the event.
LCAS-2025 has shown itself to be an essential forum for fostering discussion and increasing understanding of the significance of LCA procedures in India. Since the country’s LCA processes are still in their infancy, the summit focused on how incorporating LCA may help Indian firms fulfill international sustainability criteria, encourage innovation, and become more competitive globally. This occasion positioned India for future conversations on the adoption of LCA.
