NITI Aayog releases circular economy report on e-waste and Li-ion batteries

Description

NITI Aayog released three reports on circular economy including 'Enhancing Circular Economy in End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs), Waste Tyres and E-waste and Lithium-ion Batteries in India.' The e-waste and Li-ion battery report provides recommendations for infrastructure development, sector formalization, strengthening the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, and enhancing economic potential for revenue generation from e-waste recycling.

Sources

• Official Advancing Circular Economy of E-waste and Li-ion Batteries in India
• Official NITI Aayog Launches Circular Economy Reports

Key Findings

NITI Aayog launched three Reports on "Enhancing Circular Economy in End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs), Waste Tyres and E-waste and Lithium-ion Batteries in India" on 22 January, 2026 at Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI), International Material Recycling Conference (IMRC) in Jaipur. These reports analysed challenges in the circular economy ecosystem in India and provided recommendations for infrastructure development.