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Extended Producer Responsibility to Cover More Sectors in India

25 March 20251 min read
ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGYExtended ProducerResponsibility toCover More Sectorsin India25 March 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A senior environment ministry official said EPR rules will be broadened to new sectors as part of a circular economy push.

Key facts

  • Announced by: Ved Prakash Mishra, Joint Secretary, MoEF&CC, at a FICCI event.
  • Sectors: 10-11 identified with NITI Aayog.
  • The aim is to move away from the take, make and dispose model.

About EPR

  • A policy approach making producers accountable across a product’s lifecycle.
  • It covers design for durability and recycling, post-consumer waste management and end-of-life disposal.

Significance

  • Opens the way to less waste, better resource efficiency and circular production in many industries.
  • Fits India’s sustainability goals.

Exam angle

  • Nodal ministry: MoEF&CC.
  • Supporting body: NITI Aayog.
  • Concept: circular economy.

Test yourself

1. How many sectors have been identified for possible EPR expansion with NITI Aayog's support?

10-11 sectors were identified.

2. EPR makes which party responsible for the lifecycle of a product?

Extended Producer Responsibility holds producers accountable.

3. Which ministry's Joint Secretary announced the EPR expansion at a FICCI event?

Ved Prakash Mishra of MoEF&CC made the announcement.

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