Delhi Metro plans 10 more Arpan clothing reuse centres after collecting 41 tonnes
Delhi Metro’s Arpan centres have collected more than 41,000 kg of discarded clothing, with 4,266 kg directed to reuse or upcycling. The network, currently at 10 stations, plans to add 10 more Delhi centres by January 2027.
What happened
Delhi Metro’s Arpan centres have collected over 41 tonnes of discarded clothing for reuse and upcycling into saleable products. The programme operates at 10
Key facts
- Over 41,000 kg (41 tonnes) of old clothes collected
- Nearly 4,000 participants
- 4,266 kg earmarked for reuse or upcycling
- ₹27,036 in sales generated
- 10 Arpan centres currently operating
What changed
Delhi Metro’s Arpan centres have collected over 41 tonnes of discarded clothing for reuse and upcycling into saleable products. The programme operates at 10 stations and plans 10 more centres in Delhi by January 2027.
Why this matters
Delhi Metro’s planned doubling of Arpan centres to 20 stations by January 2027 expands a high-footfall clothing recovery network, but improving the 4,266 kg reuse/upcycling conversion rate will be key to programme impact.
What to watch
- Confirmation of the 10 new station locations, launch schedule and operating partners.
- Monthly collection volumes per centre and the share routed to reuse, upcycling, recycling and disposal.
- New sorting, washing, repair or textile-to-textile recycling contracts supporting Arpan volumes.
- Delhi or national EPR rules that recognize transit-based collection and mandate retailer take-back.
- Retailer sponsorships, coupon-led collection campaigns or resale partnerships at Metro stations.