JUNE 02: In a major step toward enhancing India’s recycling ecosystem, the Recycling Promotion Division of the Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC) organized an interactive session with key non-ferrous recycling stakeholders in Hyderabad. The event brought together recyclers, traders, and service providers to discuss sector-specific challenges and explore ways to modernize the recycling value chain.
The workshop aimed to facilitate open dialogue and strengthen collaboration between the government and industry players. Emphasizing the critical role of recycling in sustainability, the session highlighted how non-ferrous metal recycling requires significantly less energy than primary ore-based production—making it a key contributor to lowering greenhouse gas emissions and advancing India’s climate goals.
JNARDDC, the designated nodal agency for metal recycling under the Government of India, is taking a proactive role in driving innovation in this space. Its Recycling Promotion Division is currently developing a state-of-the-art demonstration plant to showcase cutting-edge and efficient recycling technologies that can be scaled for national use.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Anupam Agnihotri, Director, JNARDDC, underlined the urgent need to shift from informal, fragmented recycling practices to formal, technology-enabled, and quality-driven systems. “JNARDDC is not here as an enforcer, but as a friend and partner to the industry,” he stated, assuring stakeholders of full support in areas such as technical guidance, regulatory compliance, and the development of Common Facility Centres (CFCs).
The meet reflected the Ministry of Mines’ commitment to positioning India as a global leader in sustainable and circular resource management. Through such engagements, the government aims to support national priorities including carbon neutrality, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and achieving a $5 trillion economy.
Industry participation was strong, with representation from key associations such as the Telangana Aluminium Utensils Manufacturers Association (TAUMA), Aluminium Extruders and Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI), and the Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI). JNARDDC also showcased its recent research in aluminium recycling and alloy development to meet local demand.
An open house session allowed recyclers to openly share their operational and regulatory concerns. A representative from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) briefed participants on the latest Quality Control Orders (QCOs) impacting the sector.
Backed by the Ministry of Mines under the leadership of Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy, this initiative is set to strengthen the foundation for a resilient and globally competitive recycling industry in India.
