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Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 Emphasise Circular Economy Why in the News ? The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, effective from 1 April, strengthening waste segregation, extended producer responsibility, and polluter pays enforcement to improve urban sanitation and sustainable waste management. These rules aim to …
Read MoreBiomaterials: India’s Path Beyond Fossil-Based Material Dependence Why in the News? With growing global focus on clean manufacturing, circular economy, and reduced fossil fuel dependence, biomaterials are emerging as a strategic sector for India, offering solutions for sustainability, farmer incomes, and industrial competitiveness amid shifting regulations and consumer preferences. This shift aligns with the broader …
Read MoreGarbage Gap: Ambitious Rules, Ineffective Waste Systems Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 Government Policies & Interventions GS Paper – 3 Environmental Pollution & Degradation Conservation of Resources Why in the News? India marks 25 years since the first Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Rules (2000), yet cities continue to grapple with overflowing landfills, unsegregated waste, and …
Read MoreCabinet Approves Scheme to Boost Critical Mineral Recycling Why in the News ? The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a ₹1,500 crore incentive scheme to promote critical mineral recycling under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM). This legislation, part of broader policy reforms, aims to strengthen domestic supply chains and …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Ministry of Mines is developing a Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to enhance the recycling of critical minerals in India. This initiative aims to stimulate domestic supply chains and address the lackluster response to recent auctions of critical mineral source: BS Key Points : The PLI scheme targets e-waste recycling …
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