extended producer responsibility

New Delhi, April 11 Environmental experts have largely welcomed the Delhi government's draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026, particularly its focus on battery recycling and lifecycle management, while cautioning that its success will heavily depend on enforcement.Radhe Shyam Sharma, head of...

New Delhi, April 11 Delhi's draft Electric Vehicle Policy 2026, released on Saturday, emphasizes building an environmentally sound battery recycling ecosystem by assigning clear responsibilities to the Environment Department and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee.The policy, released by the...

New Delhi, April 11 – Aiming to promote electric mobility, the Delhi government on Saturday released its draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026 for public feedback, outlining proposals ranging from financial incentives to infrastructure development, according to an official.The policy...

New Delhi, April 7 – India has emerged as a credible voice globally for climate justice, equity, and sustainable development, demonstrating that conservation and climate action are mutually reinforcing pillars of growth, and that prosperity for people and the protection of the planet can proceed...

New Delhi, April 7 Environmental solutions firm EcoEx announced on Tuesday that it has signed an initial agreement with IIT, Goa, to pursue sustainable development goals.The partnership aims to combine EcoEx’s expertise in environmental services and digital compliance solutions with IIT Goa’s...

New Delhi, March 30 The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which mandate the segregation of waste into four categories – wet, dry, sanitary, and special care waste – will come into effect from April 1, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and...

New Delhi, March 30: The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which integrate the principles of the circular economy and extended producer responsibility, will come into effect from April 1, with a specific focus on efficient waste segregation and management, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday...

Ahmedabad, March 16 – The Gujarat High Court has praised the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) for its efforts to curb the use of prohibited plastics in the city, officials said on Monday.The High Court suggested that other major municipal corporations in the state adopt a similar approach...

New Delhi, March 9 Over 14 lakh metric tonnes (MT) of e-waste was generated in the country during 2025-26, of which over 9.79 lakh metric tonnes has been recycled, the Lok Sabha was informed on Monday.The information was shared by Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate...