Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero - Sectoral Insights: Waste

On 10th February 2026, NITI Aayog released a report titled ‘Scenarios Towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero - Sectoral Insights: Waste’.

  • The report focuses on bridging structural gaps in the waste sector, through universal collection, 100% door-to-door segregation, and the large-scale adoption of bio-methanation.

Key Insights

Overview of the Waste Sector in India

Emission Growth

  • The waste sector’s greenhouse gas emissions increased by 226% between 1994 and 2020, driven by rapid urbanisation, industrial expansion, and rising consumption patterns.

Recycling Inefficiency

  • Although India produces about 6.2 million metric tonnes (MMT) of e-waste annually, only 18% of the extractable ....
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