India, June 6, 2025 : In a landmark move toward
positioning India as the Responsible Fashion Business Capital of the World by
2030, the International Fashion
Business Exchange Council (IFBEC) officially launched its National Mission Committee (NMC) today
at the World Trade Center, Mumbai,
commemorating World Environment Day with
a renewed commitment to sustainable fashion and circular economy leadership.
The
inaugural ceremony witnessed the presence of Smt. Roop Rashi Mahapatra, CEO, KVIC. Also present were top
executives and veterans from leading industry powerhouses including Reliance
Industries, Bestsellers, WTC, United Way Mumbai, IDH and numerous
change makers across fashion,
academia, Government and civil society.
The National Mission
Committee (NMC) will
serve as the strategic body for the IFBEC initiative, driving national and
international collaboration to align India’s fashion industry with global
sustainability goals. With representation from policy makers, trade leaders,
green innovators and grassroots champions, the NMC will guide critical
initiatives on:
●
Circular fashion and green textile
innovation
● International trade alignment for sustainable growth
● SME and artisan empowerment for global market
access
● Institutional finance
and regulatory frameworks for responsible production
"India, by its very culture, is inherently circular. It is time we reclaim
that narrative. Textile
waste is not waste — it is a resource waiting to be transformed. But
true impact lies beyond policy papers and seminar
halls; it begins on the ground, with people. Let us first spark a movement — only then will meaningful regulation
follow." said Smt. Roop Rashi
Mahapatra, CEO, KVIC
“The formation of the
National Mission Committee marks a decisive step toward measurable action in
textile sustainability and circularity. More than just a committee, it is a
call to unite industry, institutions, and innovators under a common vision. It
affirms that sustainability is a shared responsibility—and our collective commitment to ensure Indian
textiles not only inspire
through craftsmanship, but also endure responsibly in harmony with the planet.”
said Neha Gupta, Founder, IFBEC
The event
highlighted the urgent need for cross-sector collaboration in the face of
climate change, environmental degradation, and the fast-paced dynamics of global
fashion commerce.
Mr. Harshavardhan Chauhan, founding
visionary of Bharat YEF, a key advocate of ethical fashion, remarked, “This isn’t just about fabric
— it’s about the future.
Circularity is our return
to dharma, where waste becomes wisdom and progress respects the planet. India
must not remain the factory of the world, but become its future. This policy is
not a document — it’s a declaration that Bharat will no longer be stitched into
someone else’s value chain.”
As the world watches
for sustainable leadership, the NMC’s launch marks the beginning of a national
journey that will redefine India’s industrial narrative — from volume to value,
from waste to wealth, from tradition to innovation. On this World
Environment Day, we have drawn the line — for action, for
accountability and for a sustainable future.
About IFBEC
The International Fashion Business Exchange
Council (IFBEC) is a social enterprise aimed at uniting government, industry, academia, and civil society
to create a resilient and regenerative
fashion ecosystem. By 2030, IFBEC envisions India as the global epicenter of
responsible, inclusive and innovative fashion business.