Giriraj Singh highlights green manufacturing during Welspun visit in Kutch
New Delhi: Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh said green manufacturing and environmental protection must go hand in hand with industrial growth. He made the remarks during a visit to Welspun World’s integrated manufacturing complex in Anjar, Kutch district, Gujarat.
The Minister inspected the facility’s production operations, from spinning to the manufacture of towels and bedsheets. He appreciated the integrated value chain housed on a single campus. He also praised its modern production technology and facilities that meet global quality standards.
Singh expressed satisfaction with Welspun’s efforts in water recycling and conserving natural resources. He particularly appreciated the company’s green manufacturing practices in the arid region of Kutch. He said the complex, surrounded by greenery, brought the concept of a ‘Manufacturing Facility in a Garden’ to life. Moreover, it demonstrated how industrial development and environmental protection could progress together.
Green manufacturing supports sustainable industrial growth
During the visit, Singh planted a sapling on the premises. He used the occasion to highlight the importance of protecting the environment and conserving natural resources. He described trees as an invaluable heritage of the planet. He also said their protection was a shared responsibility. Therefore, every section of society should take an active role in safeguarding nature.
The Minister said environmental balance and sustainable manufacturing were essential to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Developed India. He stressed that industries must use natural resources judiciously while pursuing modernisation and growth. The Welspun complex, he said, offered an example of coordination between industry, innovation and environmental responsibility.
Singh also noted that India’s textile industry was strengthening its global identity. He said the sector was setting new development benchmarks by adopting sustainable and environment-friendly manufacturing processes. Such practices, he indicated, were important to the industry’s continued progress.
