With these pioneering initiatives, NTTM continues to play a pivotal role in driving innovation, sustainability, and industry integration in India’s rapidly evolving technical textiles ecosystem.
The National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), under the Ministry of Textiles, has introduced India’s first scientifically designed model for the dignified recycling of national flags and high-performance defence-grade fibres. The breakthrough technologies, developed through a landmark project that established the Atal Centre of Textile Recycling and Sustainability at IIT Delhi’s Panipat campus, will be showcased at a dedicated demonstration event on 28 November 2025.
Hosted by the Punjab, Haryana and Delhi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), the event will bring together key stakeholders from government, industry and academia to witness innovations that promise to redefine sustainability in the technical textiles sector. The showcase will highlight NTTM’s leadership in advancing research-led, commercially scalable solutions that strengthen India’s circular economy in textiles.
A first of its kind in the country, the newly developed National Flag Recycling Model introduces a structured, scientifically validated process for the dignified recycling of retired Tricolours. In partnership with industry collaborators, the initiative ensures that the material integrity of the national flag is preserved or responsibly repurposed without compromising its sanctity. The model reflects a unique blend of sustainability and national pride, aligning strongly with the spirit of the Har Ghar Tiranga movement.
In parallel, the project’s Aramid Fibre Recycling Programme has achieved major advancements in handling and repurposing aramid waste — a critical high-performance material extensively used in defence, aerospace, and protective textile applications. Several technical textile manufacturers have already begun adopting the R&D outcomes, signalling strong industry endorsement and demonstrating the mission’s success in turning scientific research into impactful commercial practices.
