The 2026 Plastic Waste Rules ease compliance by deferring EPR penalties but risk "greenwashing" by redefining incineration as recycling. To ensure true accountability, India must replace self-reporting with unannounced audits, integrate informal workers, and prioritize material recovery over burning plastic.
Click to View MoreTo mitigate geopolitical risks and 89% oil import dependency, India must pivot toward energy sovereignty. By scaling ethanol blending, Bio-CNG, and PM PRANAM, the nation can replace costly imports with domestic, low-carbon alternatives, ensuring long-term macroeconomic stability and Atmanirbharta.
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