PM flags concern on textile waste, bats for recycling

In his monthly radio programme 'Man Ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed concerns over the issue of textile waste and the increasing trend of opting for fast fashion as part of his intent to raise awareness about social issues with the people during his address.

- MUKESH RANJAN @New Delhi

IN his monthly radio programme 'Man Ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed concerns over the issue of textile waste and the increasing trend of opting for fast fashion as part of his intent to raise awareness about social issues with the people during his address.

The Prime Minister said the textile waste has become a major cause of worry for the whole world. "The trend of getting rid of old clothes as soon as possible and buying new ones is increasing all over the world," he said. "Have you ever thought about what happens to the old clothes that you stop wearing? This becomes textile waste," he added.