Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy Calls for Stronger Recycling, Innovation and Jan Bhagidari for Critical Minerals Security

Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy inaugurated the National Seminar on “India’s Critical Minerals Recycling Ecosystem and Circular Economy” in New Delhi, organised by the Ministry of Mines in collaboration with the Materials Recycling Association of India. The event focused on strengthening critical minerals recycling for clean energy transition, defence, digital economy, and advanced manufacturing. Key officials emphasized the strategic importance of recovering critical minerals from End-of-Life products, industrial waste, and e-waste to reduce dependence on primary sources. During the seminar, a Concept Paper on Critical Mineral Recycling Ecosystem was launched, outlining a framework for resource efficiency and a self-reliant circular economy through stakeholder collaboration, innovative technologies, and Jan Bhagidari.