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India's Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has announced the Solid Waste Management Rules 2026, which introduces mandatory four-stream segregation of waste at source, accountability for bulk waste generators, and enhanced online monitoring. The rules, effective April 1, 2026, aim to integrate sustainability principles and improve waste
Environmental Regulations
On October 10, 2025, Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav held a review meeting in New Delhi to assess the implementation of environmental regulations across States and Union Territories. The meeting included officials from the Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Boards. Key discussions focused on the adoption
CPCB
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) celebrated its 51st Foundation Day in New Delhi, presided over by Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav. The event highlighted the need for collaboration between science and sociology to foster environmental consciousness. Key announcements included the foundation stone for a new CPCB building, the
E-Waste Management
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has revised the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, introducing the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, effective from April 1, 2023. These rules regulate 106 types of electrical and electronic equipment, including mobile phones and computers. Additionally, the Battery Waste Management Rules,
Metal Scrapping
The Indian government is promoting the establishment of metal scrapping centres, including in Maharashtra, through various policies. The Steel Scrap Recycling Policy, 2019, coordinates efforts across ministries to recycle ferrous scrap. The Vehicle Scrapping Policy by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways incentivizes the phasing out of older vehicles.