GeM and Textiles Committee Sign MoU to Boost Procurement of Recycled and Upcycled Textiles

Government e Marketplace (GeM) and the Textiles Committee have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Mumbai to promote the procurement of recycled and upcycled textile products made from pre- and post-consumer textile waste, scrap, and second-hand clothes through public procurement. The collaboration aims to establish a 'Waste-to-Value-to-Market' ecosystem by enabling the Textiles Committee to identify, verify, certify, and recognize eligible producers, while GeM will create dedicated product categories, facilitate online market linkages, and provide onboarding support. The initiative follows a hub-and-spoke model to focus on women, MSMEs, artisans, and local circular-economy enterprises, aligning with national priorities like Vocal for Local, Make in India, and AatmaNirbhar Bharat.