वैश्विक वस्त्र उद्योग में एरी रेशम (सिल्क) के लिए ओको-टेक्स प्रमाणन (Oeko-Tex certification) प्राप्त करने का सर्वाधिक महत्त्वपूर्ण तात्पर्य निम्नलिखित में से कौन-सा/कौन-से है/हैं ?
- 1.यह भारतीय निर्यातकों को रसायनमुक्त उत्पादों को अधिक महत्त्व देने वाले उच्चस्तरीय बाज़ारों में प्रतिस्पर्धा करने की अनुमति देता है ।
- 2.यह पुष्टि करता है कि एरी रेशम अंतर्राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा, पर्यावरणीय, और गुणवत्ता मानकों को पूरा करता है, जिससे प्रीमियम पर्यावरण-सचेतन बाज़ारों में इसे प्रवेश का अधिकार मिलता है ।
नीचे दिए गए कूट का प्रयोग कर उत्तर चुनिए :
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Which of the following is/are the most significant implication(s) of obtaining Oeko-Tex certification for Eri Silk in the global textile industry?
1. It allows Indian exporters to compete in high-end markets that prioritise chemical-free products.
2. It confirms that Eri Silk meets international safety, environmental, and quality standards, enabling its entry into premium eco-conscious markets.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only · (b) 2 only · (c) Both 1 and 2 · (d) Neither 1 nor 2
उत्तर और व्याख्या · explanation in English
Answer: (c) 1 और 2 दोनों
The Oeko-Tex certification is an international standard under which textiles are tested for harmful substances and produced in environment-friendly conditions. Its award to Eri silk, the 'peace silk' of the North-East, helps it reach premium, eco-conscious export markets. Both statements describe that effect.
- ✓ 1. PIB calls the certification a pivotal step in bringing Eri Silk closer to the global export market, which is how Indian exporters reach buyers who want textiles tested for harmful substances.
- ✓ 2. The Oeko-Tex standard ensures textiles are tested for harmful substances and produced in environment-friendly conditions, so PIB calls it a significant endorsement that positions Eri Silk as a globally recognised, sustainable textile.
Remember · Eri (Endi) silk: multivoltine silk of open-ended cocoons, mainly in Assam and the North-East; Oeko-Tex = tested for harmful substances, eco-friendly production. NEHHDC obtained it in August 2024.
Sources
- PIB (Ministry of DoNER): NEHHDC achieves Oeko-Tex certification for Eri Silk, 16 August 2024 ↗ “This certification marks a pivotal step in bringing Eri Silk closer to penetrating the global export market, expanding its reach … The Oeko-Tex certification, a rigorous standard that ensures textiles are tested for harmful substances and produced in environment friendly conditions, is a significant endorsement for Eri Silk.”
- Central Silk Board (Ministry of Textiles), Eri Silk ↗ “Also known as Endi or Errandi, Eri is a multivoltine silk spun from open-ended cocoons, unlike other varieties of silk.”
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