GeM and Textiles Committee Sign MoU to Boost Procurement of Recycled and Upcycled Textiles
- Press Information Bureau
- September 7, 2026
Government e Marketplace (GeM), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and the Textiles Committee (TC), Ministry of Textiles, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote recycled and upcycled products made from pre- and post-consumer textile waste, scrap and second-hand clothes through public procurement. The MoU, signed during the 62nd Foundation Day celebrations of the Textiles Committee in Mumbai, will create a "Waste-to-Value-to-Market" ecosystem, enabling textile waste to be transformed into value-added products for Government buyers through GeM. Under the partnership, the Textiles Committee will identify, verify, certify and recognise eligible producers, besides supporting stakeholder consultations, capacity building and development of technical specifications, while GeM will create dedicated product categories, facilitate seller onboarding and promote these products among Government buyers through a hub-and-spoke approach.
With a focus on women, MSMEs, local enterprises, artisans and recyclers, the initiative seeks to build an inclusive and sustainable production ecosystem aligned with Vocal for Local, Make in India and AatmaNirbhar Bharat. The event was attended by Union Minister of Textiles Mr. Giriraj Singh and Maharashtra Minister of Textiles Mr. Sanjay Savkare, with the MoU signed by Additional CEO, GeM, Mr. Ajit B. Chavan, and Secretary, Textiles Committee, Mr. Kartikay Dhanda. CEO, GeM, Mr. Mihir Kumar, said the partnership seeks to create reliable demand for products made from textile waste by connecting certification, standardisation and market access, with Government procurement expected to accelerate adoption across offices, institutions and other public-use requirements, strengthening India's transition towards a circular and resource-efficient textile economy.
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