At the 132nd SLSWCA meeting led by the Chief Secretary, the Odisha Government approved a landmark initiative by Odisha Textile Manufacturing (OTM) to set up the first Greenfield spinning mill in decades in the state. The development will not only support the local cotton sector and address the mounting issue of textile waste but also position Odisha as taking a significant step towards toward environmental sustainability.

Launched with an aim to manage post-industrial and municipal textile waste, this advanced facility reduces the dependency on landfills and incineration. OTM plans to incorporate innovative recycling technologies in partnership with Balkan Textile Machinery of Turkey and Trützschler of Germany—leaders in textile waste recycling and spinning preparatory equipment, respectively. Additionally, the company is negotiating with the Switzerland-based Saurer AG to introduce the latest rotor and ring spinning technology, ensuring state-of-the-art operations.

Trützschler recently developed a ring yarn made of 60 per cent pre-consumer waste with a fashion company, a milestone OTM aspires to replicate in Odisha. The spinning mill will also benefit Odisha’s farmers by boosting demand for locally grown cotton and adding value to a resource that has long been underutilised in the region. This initiative not only supports the textile industry but also contributes to the agricultural sector by sourcing cotton directly from local farmers.

The project is expected to play a pivotal role in building an environmentally responsible and sustainable textile industry in Odisha, while providing essential support to local governments grappling with waste management. By creating jobs and stimulating growth across the textile and agricultural sectors, it will also contribute significantly to Odisha’s economic development.