A Study on Environmental Sustainability in Textile Processing Industries of South India

Background/Objectives: This paper is concerned with the analysis of various factors which are involved in assessing the performance of processing houses located in Tiruppur and Karur. Methods/Statistical Analysis: The methodology involved collection of data from 10 industries and from each 11 respondents were considered. Thus 110 data which were collected by using a questionnaire were processed to elicit the impact of various factors on stakeholders. Multiple regression analysis was conducted to find out the overall performance of these industries. Findings: The results show that multiple correlation coefficient obtained is highly significant in that 82% of the variables account for ineffective performance of the industries. Parameters such as TNPCB (Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board), Financial Management, Government Support, Higher TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) Content and failure in assessing the environmental impact account for the major factors impacting the stakeholders performance. Of these, TNPCB (Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board) show a highly significant factor followed by Government Support, Higher TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) Content and failure in assessing the environmental impact. Financial Management has the least impact on stakeholders' business efficiency and its significance is noticed at 5% level. Applications/Improvements: The findings of the study will, doubtless be of use to processing industries located in Tamil Nadu to take appropriate action.