Barriers to Digital Product Passport Adoption for Circular Economy Implementation: A Case of the Indian Textile Industry
This study examines the barriers and implementation challenges associated with adopting Digital Product Passports (DPPs) in Assam’s handloom sector in response to emerging EU regulations. Using a scoping review and semi-structured stakeholder interviews, the study analyses the findings through the Gioia methodology. Six key barriers are identified: limited awareness, inadequate digital skills and infrastructure, insufficient understanding of benefits, weak policy support, and a lack of targeted government schemes. The study addresses a research gap concerning DPP adoption in informal, artisan-based economies. It offers practical insights for policymakers, industry bodies, and support institutions to strengthen digital readiness, traceability, and sustainability in India’s handloom sector.
