GeM and Textiles Committee MoU on Recycled Textiles
Why in the news
The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) joined hands with the Textiles Committee through an MoU to bring recycled and upcycled textile goods into public buying.
Key facts
- Parties: Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and the Textiles Committee.
- Purpose: promote recycled and upcycled textile products via government procurement.
- Vision: a Waste-to-Value-to-Market ecosystem.
Division of roles
| Body | Responsibility |
|---|---|
| Textiles Committee | Identify and certify producers; provide standardisation support |
| GeM | Market access, producer onboarding and procurement |
Exam angle
- Key slogan-style term: Waste-to-Value-to-Market.
- Platform for procurement: GeM.
- Certifying and standardising agency here: Textiles Committee.