Green Growth Through Cleaner Production in the Indian Vitrified Tile Manufacturing Industry: An Empirical Study

By : Natarajan Pratap

Page No: 426-436

Abstract
The Indian vitrified tile industry is energy and resource intensive, posing significant environmental challenges. This paper presents empirical findings from cleaner production (CP) assessment studies conducted by the National Productivity Council (NPC) in two vitrified tile manufacturing units in Gujarat. The study identifies process inefficiencies, quantifies material and energy losses, and evaluates CP options through techno-economic analysis. The results demonstrate that preventive CP measures lead to substantial reductions in raw material losses, energy consumption, emissions, and waste generation, while improving productivity and profitability. The study establishes cleaner production as a practical pathway for promoting green growth in energy-intensive manufacturing sectors.

Author
Natarajan Pratap, Director Grade I (Environment), National Productivity Council, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/PROD.2026.66.04.10