Conference proceeding
Mapping and Prioritizing Barriers to Circular Economy Adoption in India's Textile Sector: A Fuzzy-DEMATEL and D-ANP Approach
2025 IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Conference - Asia Pacific (TEMSCON-ASPAC), pp.1-8
09/14/2025
DOI: 10.1109/TEMSCON-ASPAC65329.2025.11512194
Abstract
The adoption of Circular Economy Business Models in the Indian textile industry is essential yet hindered by multiple systemic barriers. This study aims to identify, analyse, and prioritise these barriers to support sustainable transition strategies. Using insights from expert interviews and literature, 22 barriers were categorised under seven categories. A Fuzzy-DEMATEL approach was employed to examine interrelationships, followed by a DEMATEL-based Analytic Network Process to determine the decision priority of each barrier. Results reveal that a lack of sustainable training programs and the absence of regulatory enforcement are the most influential causes of barriers, while low managerial motivation and resistance to change are dominant effects of barriers. The findings offer strategic guidance for policymakers and industry leaders to overcome key challenges and promote CE integration. This research contributes to the limited literature on CE implementation in emerging economies and provides a decision-making framework tailored to India's textile sector.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Mapping and Prioritizing Barriers to Circular Economy Adoption in India's Textile Sector: A Fuzzy-DEMATEL and D-ANP Approach
- Creators
- Himanshu Chandra - Indian Institute of Technology KharagpurJerry Anthony - University of IowaAradhna Malik - Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
- Resource Type
- Conference proceeding
- Publication Details
- 2025 IEEE Technology & Engineering Management Conference - Asia Pacific (TEMSCON-ASPAC), pp.1-8
- DOI
- 10.1109/TEMSCON-ASPAC65329.2025.11512194
- Publisher
- IEEE
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/14/2025
- Academic Unit
- Center for Social Science Innovation; School of Planning and Public Affairs; University College Courses
- Record Identifier
- 9985164532702771
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