The J&K General Administration Department has issued Government Order 1700-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated 30 October 2026, to establish a management structure for the Jammu & Kashmir Circular Economy Policy, 2026. This order creates a Mission for high-level oversight, a Steering Committee for guidelines, District Cells for local coordination, and Urban Local Body (ULB) committees for ground-level waste management. The order does not state when it takes effect, but it mandates regular meetings and reporting to the Housing & Urban Development Department.
Key points
- J&K Circular Economy Mission: Provides apex oversight and meets at least every six months.
- Steering Committee: Finalizes guidelines and SOPs; meets at least every quarter.
- District Circular Economy Cells: Coordinate land and waste streams; meet at least every quarter.
- ULB-Level Committees: Manage source segregation and waste collection; submit monthly reports.
- Housing & Urban Development Department: Responsible for issuing further guidelines and annual reporting.
When it applies
The document does not state when it takes effect.
Who it affects
- government departments and urban local bodies
Refers to
- Jammu & Kashmir Circular Economy Policy, 2026