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SUSTAINABILITY HAVE YOUR SAY BREAKING NEWS Tell us your news by emailing at [email protected] To read the latest sustainability news, go to https://apparelresources.com/business-news/sustainability/  EMBiQ offers wellness programme for embroidery workers A wellness programme aimed at the overall development of the workers employed in the embroidery sector was recently launched by Gurgaon- based EMBiQ (Embroidery iQ). The company offers consultancy, training and skilling programmes for the apparel industry, especially for the embroidery segment. Terming it as an effort to introduce best global practices and technological upgradations in the sector, Ajay Tamta, Minister of State for Textiles, along with HKL Magu, Chairman AEPC and Sudhir Dhingra, CMD, Orient Craft, unveiled this programme. EMBiQ commissioned an expert panel to conduct an in-depth study of the varied working conditions and associated health risks of all departments of the apparel industry. Following their recommendations, a unique EMBiQ wellness programme was designed. It is a comprehensive programme covering lifestyle changes, (From left) – Kavita Ahlawat, Co-Founder, EMBiQ; Sudhir Dhingra; Ajay Tamta; HKL Magu; Sunil Arora, MD, Impulse; and Vikas Kapoor launching the wellness programme module nutrition, yoga and exercises, which can be followed easily to overcome the health issues faced by the workers in the sector, specifically, while performing their job-role. Further, a well-researched diet plan has been tabulated which is both effective and affordable with safety guidelines aimed at avoiding accidents in each function. It will be available to all workers for free. This program will improve efficiency and productivity of the embroidery workers. “It is imperative that the vision EMBiQ has shared is quickly implemented across the industry. It is the tool that can help the Indian apparel export face the challenge that it is facing today,” said HKL Magu, Chairman AEPC. Vikas Kapoor, Co-Founder of EMBiQ stated, “At EMBiQ, our vision is to empower the apparel industry with the power of knowledge by bridging the gap through technical and management education which has been neglected so far in the embroidery domain.” Planet Textiles 2018 to be held in Vancouver Planet Textiles 2018 – one of the major events regarding sustainability – will hold its 9th annual summit on 22nd May at Vancouver (Canada). Organized by MCL News & Media and Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), the event will witness many in-depth discussions. The event took place in Bangalore (India) last year. Some of the prominent speakers this year include Byron Thayer, Sustainability Manager, Levi Strauss; Kate Heiny, Global Sustainability, Board Director, C&A; Frank Michel, CEO, ZDHC Foundation; Alexander Wessels, CEO, Archroma; Jill Dumain, CEO, Bluesign Technologies; Nicole Rycroft, Founder and ED, Canopy; Rogier van Mazijk, Investment Manager, Fashion for Good; Jason Kibbey, CEO, Sustainable Apparel Coalition; John Mowbray, Environmentalist & Founder, MCL News & Media; and Sigrid Barnekow, Program Director, Mistra Future Fashion. The organisers claimed that about 400 delegates who are expected to attend will also hear 16 Apparel Online India | APRIL 1-15, 2018 | www.apparelresources.com from experts in special breakout sessions about raising finance, deforestation and raw material selection, as well as chemical management in relation to water use and pollution.