JNARDDC Host Special Interactive Meet with Non-Ferrous Recycling Stakeholders in Hyderabad
JNARDDC Host Special Interactive Meet with Non-Ferrous Recycling Stakeholders in Hyderabad
In a significant step towards strengthening India’s recycling ecosystem the Recycling Promotion Division of Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC) organized a focused interactive meet with non-ferrous recycling stakeholders and traders in Hyderabad.
The workshop aimed to engage directly with non-ferrous recycling stakeholders, including recyclers, traders, service providers to understand on-ground challenges, and extend hands-on support to modernize and empower the recycling sector. A key highlight of the session was the transformative potential of recycling industry, which consumes only fraction of the energy required for primary ore route production. This underscores its pivotal role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and advancing India’s climate action goals.
JNARDDC, designated as the nodal government agency for metal recycling in India, is proactively driving innovation in the sector. A dedicated team has been constituted under its Recycling Promotion Division, which is in the process of setting up a state-of-the-art demonstration plant to showcase advanced and efficient recycling technologies.
Addressing the participants, Dr. Anupam Agnihotri, Director, JNARDDC, emphasized the importance of transitioning from informal, fragmented operations to formalized, quality-conscious, and technology-driven enterprises. “JNARDDC is here not as an enforcer, but as a friend and partner to the industry,” he affirmed, assuring recyclers of comprehensive support ranging from technical assistance and regulatory guidance to help in establishing Common Facility Centres (CFCs).
The meet is a reflection of the Ministry’s steadfast commitment to positioning India as a global leader in sustainable resource utilization. Through such initiatives, all stakeholders are being empowered as critical stakeholders in achieving national goals such as carbon neutrality, Atmanirbhar Bharat, and the $5 trillion economy.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from key industry bodies including Telangana Aluminium Utensils Manufacturers Association (TAUMA), Aluminium Extruders and Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI), and the Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI). JNARDDC showcased its recent research in aluminium recycling technologies and alloy development tailored for domestic needs.
An open house session provided recyclers with a platform to candidly discuss their technical, administrative, and regulatory challenges. A representative from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) also briefed attendees on relevant Quality Control Orders (QCOs) impacting the sector.
This collaborative approach under the guidance of Union Minister of Mines Coal and Mines Shri G Kishan Reddy is expected to ensure the long-term resilience, sustainability, and global competitiveness of India’s metal recycling industry.