Urbani izziv Volume 23, No. 2, December 2012
(Articles)
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Author
Rahul B. HIREMATH
Subir Chowdhury Research Fellow, Asia Research Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom<br>Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India
rahulhiremath@gmail.com
Ruth KATTUMURI
Asia Research Centre and India Observatory, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, United Kingdom
r.kattumuri@lse.ac.uk
Bimlesh KUMAR
Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, India
bimk@iitg.ernet.in
Vishwas N. KHATRI
NIT Hamirpur, India
vishwasnkhatri@gmail.com
Sharmila S. PATIL
Information Technology Department, WIT, Solapur, India
shrmlkrp@gmail.com
Title
An integrated networking approach for a sustainable textile sector in Solapur, India
Abstract
This article addresses the environmental aspects of an unorganised textile sector with large-scale employment through a case study of the city of Solapur in the state of Maharashtra, India. Waste generated from the textile sector is causing serious problems such as changes to land and agricultural patterns, air quality, health and biodiversity. The methodology includes qualitative and quantitative data regarding the possible impact on climate, health, agriculture, biodiversity, water, air and soil. A detailed analysis was carried out through an extensive literature review. A possible solution in the form of a sustainable networking model for mitigating change is suggested. The sustainable model with integration of information and communication technology (ICT) will help achieve the desired development goals. The role of ICT is to channelise the supply chain, which can increase the efficiency and competitiveness of the sector.
Key Words
climate change, environmental impacts, urban ecology, information and communication technology, India