As per Annual Report of Central Pollution Control Board for the year 2021-22, the average quantity of solid waste generated in India is 1,70,338 TPD, of which 91,512 TPD is treated. Regulations on market based Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) have been notified in respect of plastic packaging waste, battery waste, e-waste, waste tyre and used oil. The EPR regulations mandate targets for minimum level of reuse, recycling / refurbishment and use of recycled content, as applicable and promote circular economy.

Government of India has joined Global Alliance for Circular Economy and Resource Efficiency (GACERE) that aims to work together with government and non-government entities and advocate for a global and just circular economy transition and more sustainable management of natural resources. The Government of India is a member of the Steering Committee of the International Resource Panel (IRP). The Panel aims to provide independent, coherent and authoritative scientific assessments of policy relevance on the sustainable use of natural resources.

This information was given by Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.

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