New Delhi: The Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) on Monday pitched for a centralised nodal authority or a dedicated ministry for recycling and circular economy, saying the move will help in faster decision-making and streamlined compliance processes.
At a conference on the circular economy, MRAI President Sanjay Mehta highlighted that the recycling sector is governed by multiple ministries and regulatory bodies, leading to fragmented oversight and operational inefficiencies.
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India has developed some of the most forward-looking policies in the recycling space, but the real challenge lies in ensuring consistent and effective implementation on the ground, he mentioned.
Calling for the establishment of a centralised nodal authority or a dedicated ministry for recycling and circular economy, Mehta said, "Such a mechanism would ensure continuity in leadership, faster decision-making, better inter-ministerial coordination and streamlined compliance processes.
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Various government officials and industry players participated in the conference organised by MRAI in association with the Niti Aayog in the national capital.
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