The flagship company of LNJ Bhilwara Group, RSWM was awarded with 1st Runner-Up award in the ‘Innovative Water Management and Conservation’ category at the CITI Textile Sustainability Awards 2024-25.
Presented at Bharat Tex 2025, India’s largest textile trade fair, held from February 14-17, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, this prestigious award acknowledged RSWM’s pioneering efforts in water conservation and strengthening its leadership in sustainable textile manufacturing. The awards were presented by Pabitra Margherita, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Govt of India, alongside Rakesh Mehra, Chairman, CITI, and other key dignitaries.
Water conservation is a critical priority for RSWM. Over the past three years, the company has invested $10.1 million (Rs 84 crore) in advanced water management technologies across its manufacturing facilities. A few initiatives launched by the company include implementing Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems for 100 per cent wastewater recycling, and adopting low-liquor HTHP fiber and yarn dyeing machines, which reduce water consumption by up to 50 per cent compared to traditional methods. PLC-controlled auto-controllers have further optimized water usage in dyeing processes, minimizing waste and reducing processing time.
Additionally, RSWM has incorporated counter-current washing techniques for multi-stage water reuse and innovative moisture extraction methods in stenter machines, reducing both water and energy consumption. With 24 rainwater harvesting wells and artificial lakes, the company has also enhanced groundwater recharge, supporting both industrial and community water needs. These combined efforts have resulted in annual water savings of 61.7 million gallons (233,500 KL), setting a new standard for sustainable water management in the textile industry.
Expressing his gratitude for the award, Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director, RSWM, states, the company focuses on sustainably produced products by combining advanced technology with environmental stewardship, reducing their water footprint while maintaining high-quality production.
At Bharat Tex 2025, RSWM showcased its sustainability-driven innovations under the ‘Panchtatva’ theme, featuring eco-conscious and high-performance textiles. The highlight of this showcase include fire-retardant, UV-resistant, and heat-protective fabrics (Fire), organic and biodegradable textiles (Earth), moisture-wicking and water-repellent materials (Water), breathable and anti-odor yarns (Air), and high-tech graphene-enhanced fabrics (Space). Standout products included anti-odor functional yarns, lightweight denim, flame-resistant textiles, water-repellent denim, and Dyneema® fibers. The company received an overwhelming response for its products, reaffirming RSWM’s leadership in eco-conscious and high-performance textile solutions, driving the future of sustainable fashion and functional fabrics.
