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J&K Government Launches Circular Economy Policy 2026 to Boost Green Growth and Waste Management
✍️ Kashmir Indepth
🗓 17 Oct 2026, 12:45 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir administration has issued the Circular Economy Policy 2026, aimed at fostering sustainable growth and improving waste management across the union territory.
The Jammu and Kashmir government has formally notified the Circular Economy Policy 2026, marking a strategic step toward a more sustainable economic model for the region. The policy was released as part of the administration's broader agenda to integrate circular‑economy principles into state planning.
Key objectives of the policy include promoting green growth, enhancing waste segregation and recycling, and encouraging industries to adopt resource‑efficient practices. It outlines mechanisms for waste‑to‑resource conversion, incentives for eco‑friendly enterprises, and a framework for public‑private partnerships in waste management.
The policy aligns with national environmental targets and is expected to reduce landfill dependence while creating new green jobs. Implementation will be coordinated by the Department of Environment and Forests, with monitoring mechanisms to assess progress against set sustainability indicators.
Stakeholders, including municipal bodies and industry associations, have been urged to submit action plans within the stipulated timeline, ensuring that the circular economy framework translates into measurable outcomes for the Union Territory.
Key objectives of the policy include promoting green growth, enhancing waste segregation and recycling, and encouraging industries to adopt resource‑efficient practices. It outlines mechanisms for waste‑to‑resource conversion, incentives for eco‑friendly enterprises, and a framework for public‑private partnerships in waste management.
The policy aligns with national environmental targets and is expected to reduce landfill dependence while creating new green jobs. Implementation will be coordinated by the Department of Environment and Forests, with monitoring mechanisms to assess progress against set sustainability indicators.
Stakeholders, including municipal bodies and industry associations, have been urged to submit action plans within the stipulated timeline, ensuring that the circular economy framework translates into measurable outcomes for the Union Territory.