The Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC), under the Ministry of Mines, hosted an interactive meeting in Hyderabad with non-ferrous recycling stakeholders. The aim was to understand challenges and provide support for modernizing the sector. JNARDDC, the nodal government agency for metal recycling, is establishing a demonstration plant for advanced recycling technologies. The initiative promotes formalized, technology-driven recycling to reduce emissions and contribute to India's climate action goals. JNARDDC offers technical assistance and regulatory guidance to the industry, supporting the establishment of Common Facility Centres (CFCs). The meeting included participation from industry bodies such as TAUMA, ALEMAI, and MRAI, with discussions on research, technologies, and Quality Control Orders (QCOs). This collaborative effort aims to enhance the sustainability and competitiveness of India's metal recycling industry, aligning with national goals such as carbon neutrality and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Mines: The government ministry overseeing the interactive meet.
JNARDDC: Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre, the host organization of the interactive meet and the nodal government agency for metal recycling in India.
Hyderabad: The city where the interactive meet took place.
Recycling Promotion Division: A division of JNARDDC that organized the interactive meet.
India: The country whose recycling ecosystem is being strengthened.
Dr. Anupam Agnihotri: Director of JNARDDC who addressed the participants.
Common Facility Centres: A type of facility that JNARDDC will help recyclers establish (CFCs).
Atmanirbhar Bharat: A national goal of India, mentioned in the context of empowering stakeholders.
Telangana Aluminium Utensils Manufacturers Association: Key industry body that participated in the event (TAUMA).
Aluminium Extruders and Manufacturers Association of India: Key industry body that participated in the event (ALEMAI).
Material Recycling Association of India: Key industry body that participated in the event (MRAI).
Bureau of Indian Standards: Organization whose representative briefed attendees on Quality Control Orders (BIS).
Quality Control Orders: Orders impacting the recycling sector (QCOs).
Union Minister of Mines Coal and Mines Shri G Kishan Reddy: The Union Minister under whose guidance the collaborative approach is expected to ensure the resilience of India's metal recycling industry.
Ministry of Mines
JNARDDC Host Special Interactive Meet with Non-
Ferrous Recycling Stakeholders in Hyderabad
Posted On: 02 JUN 2025 4:11PM by PIB Delhi
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 criticalstakeholders 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.
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