IMPACT OF TEXTILE WET PROCESSES ON THE HEALTH OF THE WORKERS

The textile industry is the largest industry in the country. It meets the needs of the increasing population for one of the basic necessities of life i.e. clothing. Its offers the immense scope for employment. The textile industry has its importance in the national economy, but at the same time, it is responsible for disastrous environmental and health impacts. Textile wet processing like desizing, scouring, bleaching, mercerizing, dyeing and printing causes severe pollution and health problems to the workers