India's Circular Economy: $2 Trillion Market and 10 Million Jobs by 2050
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | India's Circular Economy: A $2 Trillion Market and 10 Million Jobs by 2050 |
| Market Value of Circular Economy | $2 trillion+ by 2050 |
| Jobs Created | 10 million by 2050 |
| India's Bid for WCEF 2026 | India proposed to host WCEF 2026, WCEF 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| Key Initiatives | Plastic Waste Management Rules (2016), Ban on Single-Use Plastics (2022), Circular Economy Action Plans for 10 Waste Categories |
| MoU Signed | CSIR & MoHUA for scientific research in waste management |
| New Platforms & Reports | SBM Waste to Wealth PMS Portal, IFC Document Reference Guide, India's Circular Sutra, CEEW Report |
| Technical Site Visits | Waste-to-Energy Plant, Sanitary Landfill (Langariyawas), Dehlawas Sewage Treatment Plant |