| Indian Textile industry successfully passed the test of time and has only become exponentially important due to its magnanimous scale, highly significant economic contributions, impressive export potential and tremendous employability. This sector encircles a wide range of product segments including diverse range of fibres and fabrics, spinning, weaving, and garment production, traditional handloom, handicrafts providing employment to millions of people and contributing significantly to India's GDP all synchronously. For last some years, this industry has been subjected to severe criticism due to its negative and harsh impact on ecology. In contemporary world where environmental concerns are extremely serious and environmental friendliness has become a kind of litmus test for products in general to attract buyers and consumers, it is first essentiality for Indian Textile industry to face the challenge head on prove its worth as a sustainability conscious industry. Matching pace with changing times, the Indian Textile Industry is already progressing in this direction and working heavily on achieving its aim towards sustainability.
Keywords: Indian, Sustainability, Textile Sector
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