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India’s journey toward a circular economy is not just about technology or infrastructure. It is, at its core, about people. The numbers are staggering. By 2050, a circular economy could unlock $624 billion annually for India and create 18 million net new jobs by 2030. Yet, today, nearly 90% of our workforce is informal, most of them untrained, and 50% of graduates are considered unemployable. This gap is not a statistic—it is the single biggest challenge standing between us and a truly sustainable transition. Consider this: India generates 62 million tonnes of municipal solid waste annually, projected to reach 165 million tonnes by 2030. Construction waste is already at 150 million tonnes per year, but less than 1% is recycled. Migrants and informal workers—who handle most of this waste—earn less than ₹200 a day, often without training, PPE, or recognition. At the same time, industries are reporting 5–7 million worker shortages in green sectors by 2027. The opportunity lies in bridging this gap through integration of circular skills into our TVET system, just transition funding, and community-led models. The Skill India Mission and PMKVY 4.0 have laid the foundation, but only 20% of programs currently cover sustainability. This must change. If we can bring circular training into secondary education, ITIs, and digital platforms in regional languages, the employability of our youth can increase by 25% or more. Equally important is inclusion. Migrant and informal communities—who already form the backbone of waste and recycling sectors—must be brought into the formal economy through training, safety certification, and cooperatives. Models like SEWA and UNDP’s waste-to-value pilots have shown that when this happens, incomes rise by 20–30% and poverty reduces significantly. Finally, funding must match ambition. India will need over $1–2 trillion by 2030 for just transitions in farming and manufacturing. Without blended finance, public–private partnerships, and international collaboration, we risk leaving millions behind. India has 65% of its population under 35. If we equip this demographic with the right skills for recycling, waste management, and green manufacturing, we will not only close the labor gap but also create a competitive edge in the global sustainability race. The circular economy is not a distant vision. It is being built by millions of hands every day in our cities, villages, and factories. Our responsibility is to ensure those hands are skilled, safe, and empowered. #CircularEconomyIndia #GreenJobs #SustainableGrowth #SkillDevelopment #FutureOfWork

On 23rd August 2025, IIT Bombay hosted a landmark meeting that formally institutionalized the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Critical Minerals, established under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) of the Ministry of Mines. This initiative represents a decisive step in shaping India’s roadmap for research, innovation, and commercialization in the critical minerals space—resources that underpin the future of clean energy, electric mobility, and advanced manufacturing. The programme featured the inauguration of the CoE office in the presence of the Secretary, Ministry of Mines, and the Director of IIT Bombay and Various Industry Stalwarts followed by in-depth discussions on how India can accelerate innovation and industrial readiness in this sector. Key areas of focus included: • Collaborative R&D leveraging IIT Bombay’s expertise and its network of academic, research, and industry partners. • Advancing translational R&D priorities (TRL-3 to TRL-8), with pilot demonstrations and pre-commercialization efforts. • Strengthening industry–academia–government dialogue to align project pipelines with strategic sectoral needs. • Exploring a whole-of-government funding approach to drive innovation and technology development under NCMM. By bringing together policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders, the event underscored the need for a holistic and coordinated approach to build India’s self-reliance in critical minerals. This collective effort will be key to ensuring resource security, enabling technology leadership, and supporting India’s long-term economic and sustainability ambitions. #CriticalMinerals | #IITBombay | #NCMM | #MinistryOfMines | #Recyclekaro

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On 23rd August 2025, IIT Bombay witnessed a landmark moment for India’s critical minerals roadmap with the formal institutionalization of the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Critical Minerals under the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) of the Ministry of Mines.  The inauguration of the CoE office, in the presence of the Secretary, Ministry of Mines, and the Director, IIT Bombay, was followed by engaging deliberations on translational R&D priorities (TRL-3 to TRL-8), pilot demonstrations, and pre-commercialization pathways. The dialogue brought together government, academia, and industry to align innovation pipelines with India’s strategic sector needs. What stood out was the focus on building collaborative capacity to address the pressing challenges of critical minerals, resources that will shape the future of energy, mobility, and advanced manufacturing. The discussions also explored the importance of a “whole-of-government” funding approach to strengthen innovation and technology development. This initiative marks a crucial step forward in positioning India as a global leader in sustainable resource security and technological innovation. #Recyclekaro | #CriticalMinerals | #CircularEconomy | #NCMM | #Sustainability

The global lithium race is heating up and the numbers are telling. In 2023, Australia produced 86,000 metric tonnes, Chile 44,000, and China 33,000. Argentina, Brazil, and the rest of the world contributed far smaller volumes. What is striking is not just who is producing lithium, but who is not. India, despite being the world’s fastest-growing EV market and a nation with bold clean energy ambitions, does not yet feature on this map. This absence highlights our dependence on imports for critical minerals, a strategic vulnerability that could slow down our energy transition. But it also points to an opportunity. Unlike Australia or Chile, India may not immediately emerge as a top lithium miner. But we can lead on the other side of the equation which is urban mining. With end-of-life batteries set to surge in the coming decade, recycling can create a parallel lithium economy for India. By investing in advanced recycling, we can recover lithium, cobalt, and nickel already in circulation, cut forex outflows, and build resilience against supply shocks. Recycling can supplement mining and position India as a true leader in the circular economy. Lithium reserves may be geographically concentrated, but India’s strength lies in its ability to innovate, recycle, and rethink supply chains. That is where our true leverage for the EV revolution will come from. #LithiumEconomy #CircularEconomy #EVRevolution #BatteryRecycling #EnergyIndependence

Our CEO, Prassann Daphal , recently shared insights on Recyclekaro’s technology transfer collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. He highlighted how this initiative provides a strong platform for academia to test their research in real-world conditions, while enabling industry partners like Recyclekaro to leverage collaborative, homegrown innovation. This partnership reflects our commitment to driving sustainability and strengthening India’s circular economy through meaningful industry–academia collaboration. Special thanks to our partners Jai Shankar Sharma of Startup Master Class & Vinit Jain of Antennae Ventures for facilitating this. #Recyclekaro #Technology #Recycle #Circulareconomy

We are pleased to announce that Evergreen Recyclekaro India Limited and Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur have formally entered into a technology transfer collaboration. At Recyclekaro, we believe the future of sustainability lies at the intersection of industry and academia. Collaborations like these bring together the pioneering research of our leading institutions and the executional strength of industry, creating solutions that not only advance India’s circular economy but also strengthen the foundation of our education system. This partnership is a step towards building indigenous capabilities in recycling and resource recovery, critical for reducing import dependence, driving innovation, and accelerating India’s clean-tech journey. We extend our sincere gratitude to the dignitaries and leadership at IIT Kanpur, SMC - Startup Master Class & Antennae Ventures for their support in making this milestone possible. Together, we are committed to creating a cleaner, more sustainable India. #Recyclekaro | #IITKanpur | #StartupMasterClass | #CleanTech

We are pleased to announce that Evergreen Recyclekaro India Limited and Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur have formally entered into a technology transfer collaboration. At Recyclekaro, we believe the future of sustainability lies at the intersection of industry and academia. Collaborations like these bring together the pioneering research of our leading institutions and the executional strength of industry, creating solutions that not only advance India’s circular economy but also strengthen the foundation of our education system. This partnership is a step towards building indigenous capabilities in recycling and resource recovery, critical for reducing import dependence, driving innovation, and accelerating India’s clean-tech journey. We extend our sincere gratitude to the dignitaries and leadership at IIT Kanpur, SMC - Startup Master Class & Antennae Ventures for their support in making this milestone possible. Together, we are committed to creating a cleaner, more sustainable India. #Recyclekaro | #IITKanpur | #StartupMasterClass | #CleanTech

What if waste wasn’t the end of the line but the beginning of something new? At Recyclekaro, we’re proving that with advanced recovery technology that captures over 95% of critical metals like lithium, cobalt, and nickel. The result: lower carbon impact than mining, a stronger clean-tech ecosystem in India, and the ability to scale solutions that keep valuable materials in circulation rather than buried as waste. The circular economy isn’t a buzzword for us; it’s the foundation we’re building on. Join us in our journey to reshape how the world thinks about resources. #CircularEconomy | #Sustainability | #Recyclekaro | #CleanTech