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Environment Minister urges coordinated action to advance India's circular economy

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 22 October 2026 that the government is using regulatory reforms and digital systems to promote a circular economy. Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav stated that sector-specific rules for nine waste streams have been introduced, with nearly 499.60 lakh metric tonnes of waste processed to date.

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22 October 2026
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