The Narol textile cluster in Ahmedabad is set to upgrade its Common Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP), currently it is around 100MLD (million litres per day) and will be boosted to 130MLD.
As per media reports, this expansion project will cost around Rs. 75-80 crore and will be collectively funded by approximately 120 member units of the Narol Textile Infrastructure and Enviro Management (NTIEM).
This cluster is known as the country’s largest cotton textile processing hub.
It is interesting to see that despite down business sentiments, textile industry of Ahmedabad is supporting to expand the CETP’s capacity. Though after the expansion, the full capacity may not be fully utilised given the current market scenario, but this enhancement will enable the industry to meet superior effluent discharge standards.
As per industry insiders, the Narol houses approximately 120 companies with a combined processing capacity of around 2.50 crore metres per day.
