India Launches Scientific Flag Recycling Model

On 26th November 2025, the Ministry of Textiles announced a milestone project under the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM), unveiling India’s first scientific system for dignified recycling of retired national flags and high-performance aramid fibres.

The project has established the Atal Centre of Textile Recycling and Sustainability in Panipat under IIT Delhi, creating India’s first dedicated hub for advanced textile recycling research and innovation.
The initiative integrates national objectives with technological advancement through two major programmes—the National Flag Recycling Initiative and the Aramid Fibre Recycling Programme.
Punjab, Haryana and Delhi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) will organise a demonstration event on 28 November 2025 in Panipat to showcase cutting-edge technologies developed under the mission and to engage industry and government stakeholders.
For the first time, India now has a structured, scientifically validated model to ensure dignified disposal and recycling of retired national flags, enabling preservation or respectful repurposing without compromising their sanctity.
The new system aligns with the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign by reinforcing responsible stewardship of the national flag while promoting sustainability within the technical textiles ecosystem.