Why in news
- Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and the Textiles Committee signed an MoU to promote public procurement of certified recycled and upcycled textile products.
What is the institutional framework?
- Government e **Marketplace (GeM) is the mandatory portal for public procurement by all Central and State government organizations**.
- Textiles Committee is a statutory body established under the Textiles Committee Act, 1963, functioning under the Ministry of Textiles.
Key mechanism established
- Textiles Committee will identify, inspect, and certify eligible producers utilizing pre- and post-consumer textile waste.
- GeM will create dedicated product categories and catalogs to enable direct government purchasing from verified recyclers and MSMEs.
Why it matters
- Creates structured demand for sustainable goods by using public procurement as a driver for the textile circular economy.
Key terms
Circular Economy
An economic model emphasizing resource regeneration, reuse, and recycling to minimize industrial waste.
Pre-consumer Textile Waste
Fabric scrap, yarn cut-offs, and industrial waste generated during textile manufacturing before reaching consumers.
Prelims facts
- Textiles Committee functions as a statutory body under the Textiles Committee Act, 1963.
Mains discussion
- Significance of green public procurement policies in promoting industrial waste recycling and circular economic growth.
Source: PIB
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2025 · Q9 · General Studies · 2 marks
Consider the following statements: Statement I: Circular economy reduces the emissions of greenhouse gases. Statement II: Circular economy reduces the use of raw materials as inputs. Statement III: Circular economy reduces wastage in the production process. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? -
2023 · Q53 · General Studies · 2 marks
Consider the following statements: 1. Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of components used in automobiles and aircrafts. 2. Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? -
2022 · Q46 · General Studies · 2 marks
With reference to polyethylene terephthalate, the use of which is so widespread in our daily lives, consider the following statements: 1. Its fibres can be blended with wool and cotton fibres to reinforce their properties. 2. Containers made of it can be used to store any alcoholic beverage. 3. Bottle made of it can be recycled into other products. 4. Articles made of it can be easily disposed of by incineration without causing greenhouse gas emissions. Which of the statements given above are correct?