Union Minister Launches Non-Ferrous Metal Recycling Portal to Boost Circular Economy
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Launch of Non-Ferrous Metal Recycling Website and Stakeholders' Portal |
| Date | 7 May 2025 |
| Launched by | Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines |
| Developed under | National Non-Ferrous Metal Scrap Recycling Framework |
| Supported by | Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC) |
| Portal URL | https://nfmrecycling.jnarddc.gov.in |
| Key Metals Focused | Aluminium, Copper, Lead, Zinc, and Critical Minerals |
| Objectives | - Build a national platform for stakeholders. <br> - Enable data collection for policy support. <br> - Strengthen industry participation. <br> - Enhance infrastructure and workforce development. |
| Key Features | - National registry for recyclers, dismantlers, traders, and collection centers. <br> - Real-time data on raw material flows, recycling capacities, technology usage, and workforce trends. <br> - Identification of regional infrastructure gaps and sectoral needs. <br> - Updates on policy developments, stakeholder meetings, and research outcomes. |
| Significance | - Supports Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. <br> - Aligns with sustainable development and resource efficiency goals. <br> - Reduces dependency on imported raw materials. |