India has huge potential for recycling of electronic wastes: NITI Aayog CEO

He pointed out that if electronic wastes are not recycled then it can damage and pollute the environment

BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog
BVR Subrahmanyam, CEO, NITI Aayog
Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Jun 02 2023 | 9:06 PM IST

NITI Aayog CEO B V R Subrahmanyam on Friday said that India has been trying to give a push to circular economy as there is a huge potential for recycling of electronic waste.

Subrahmanyam also noted that India is extremely dependent on import of lithium and rare earth, key components in many electronic devices and various industrial applications, including medical technology, aerospace and defence.

He pointed out that if electronic wastes are not recycled then it can damage and pollute the environment.

"There is a huge potential for recycling of electronic waste," Subrahmanyam said.

The NITI Aayog CEO said India is currently 5th largest economy and by 2030 it will become the third largest economy.

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First Published: Jun 02 2023 | 9:06 PM IST

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