GeM–Textiles Committee MoU for Circular Textiles

• 05 Sep 2026

On 3rd September 2026, Government e Marketplace (GeM) and the Textiles Committee (TC), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India signed an MoU to promote recycled textile products.

• The initiative aims to create a ‘Waste-to-Value-to-Market’ ecosystem for textile waste.
• Recycled and upcycled products will be made available to government buyers through GeM.
• The Textiles Committee will identify, verify and certify eligible producers.
• GeM will create dedicated categories for recycled and upcycled textile products.
• Training and handholding will help small recyclers access government procurement.
• The initiative follows a hub-and-spoke model for outreach and capacity building.