Industrial growth & green protection key to Viksit Bharat: Giriraj Singh

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh on Saturday emphasised that industrial growth, environmental protection and sustainable utilisation of natural resources must go hand in hand to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat.
The Minister made the remarks during his visit to Welspun World’s state-of-the-art manufacturing complex in Anjar, in Gujarat’s Kutch district, where he reviewed the facility’s production operations and appreciated its integrated manufacturing capabilities and sustainable practices.During the visit, Singh witnessed the entire manufacturing process, from spinning to the production of towels and bedsheets. He appreciated the fully integrated value chain operating within a single campus, along with the adoption of modern manufacturing technologies and adherence to global quality standards.

Highlighting the importance of sustainable industrial development, the Minister lauded Welspun’s initiatives in green manufacturing, water recycling and conservation of natural resources, particularly in an arid region such as Kutch. Describing the facility as a ‘Manufacturing Facility in a Garden’, he said its development amidst extensive greenery demonstrated how industrial progress and environmental protection could complement each other.Singh also planted a sapling on the premises and called for collective efforts towards environmental conservation. He said trees were an invaluable natural heritage and their protection was the collective responsibility of society, urging people from all sections to actively contribute towards preserving the environment.
The Minister further observed that India's textile industry was strengthening its global presence through innovation, modern manufacturing capabilities and environmentally responsible production practices. He said sustainable manufacturing, environmental balance and judicious use of natural resources would remain essential to India's journey towards becoming a developed nation.

(State Correspondent)