India generates approximately 8 million tons of textile waste annually, much of which ends up in landfills or incinerators, depleting natural resources and contributing to environmental pollution and climate change. To address this issue, Concordia Textiles, Enviu, and Purfi under the develoPPP funding programme implemented by GIZ India on behalf of Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), have been working since 2021 to demonstrate an inclusive and circular value chain for textile waste in India. Saahas Zero Waste (SZW) has partnered to develop a training curriculum, teaching aids, and conduct 50 training programs for 3000 waste workers, among other activities in the project. These training programs aim to equip waste workers with the knowledge and skills to efficiently handle and sort textile waste, promoting environmental sustainability and economic opportunities.