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India Reaffirms Commitment to Circular Economy at World Forum
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🗓 16 Sep 2026, 10:46 AM
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India’s Environment Minister announced the country’s dedication to advancing a circular economy as part of its sustainable development agenda during the World Circular Economy Forum.
During the World Circular Economy Forum held in Geneva, Environment Minister Shailesh Datar highlighted India’s strategic focus on circular economy principles.
He emphasized that integrating circularity into industrial, waste, and resource management systems is a key pillar of India’s sustainable development roadmap.
The minister also outlined upcoming national initiatives aimed at reducing waste, promoting recycling, and encouraging product life‑cycle extensions.
India’s commitment aligns with global efforts to meet climate targets and foster resilient economic growth.
The forum’s discussions underscored the importance of international collaboration to accelerate circular practices worldwide.
He emphasized that integrating circularity into industrial, waste, and resource management systems is a key pillar of India’s sustainable development roadmap.
The minister also outlined upcoming national initiatives aimed at reducing waste, promoting recycling, and encouraging product life‑cycle extensions.
India’s commitment aligns with global efforts to meet climate targets and foster resilient economic growth.
The forum’s discussions underscored the importance of international collaboration to accelerate circular practices worldwide.