India Launches Non-Ferrous Metal Recycling Portal to Boost Circular Economy

In a significant stride toward building a sustainable circular economy, Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Shri G. Kishan Reddy, launched the Non-Ferrous Metal Recycling Website and Stakeholders’ Portal on 7 May 2025. Developed under the National Non-Ferrous Metal Scrap Recycling Framework, the portal is aimed at creating a transparent, structured, and integrated recycling ecosystem across India for key non-ferrous metals like aluminium, copper, lead, zinc, and critical minerals.

Why in News?

The Non-Ferrous Metal Recycling Portal was launched to streamline the recycling sector, provide real-time data, and enhance policy support through evidence-based decision-making. It reflects India’s strategic push towards resource efficiency, circular economy, and reduced dependency on imported raw materials.

Objectives and Key Aims

• Build a national platform for stakeholders in the metal recycling ecosystem.
• Enable data collection and analysis to support policy formulation.
• Strengthen industry participation and promote standardization and certification.
• Enhance infrastructure and workforce development through skill mapping.

Portal Highlights

• URL: https://nfmrecycling.jnarddc.gov.in
• Launched by: Shri G. Kishan Reddy (Union Minister of Coal and Mines)
• Date of Launch: 7 May 2025
• Supported by: Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC)

Key Features

• National registry for recyclers, dismantlers, traders, and collection centers.

Real-time data on,

• Raw material flows
• Recycling capacities
• Technology usage
• Workforce trends
• Performance benchmarking of registered entities.

Identification of,

• Regional gaps in infrastructure.
• Sectoral needs for standards and skills.

Provision of updates on,

• Policy developments
• Stakeholder meetings
• Research outcomes

Significance

• Supports Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat by reducing reliance on imported materials.
• Aligns with national priorities of sustainable development and resource efficiency.
• Empowers recyclers and policy makers to create a more efficient value chain.