Lok Sabha Question No. 3464 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2022-03-24
Subject: Plastic Recycling and Waste Management
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Sudheer Gupta, Bidyut Baran Mahato, Sambhajirao Mane Dhairyasheel, Shrirang Appa Barne, Prataprao  Jadhav, Manoj Kumar Tiwari, Subrata Pathak, Ravindra Kushawaha, Sanjay Sadashivrao Mandlik, Ravi Kishan Shukla

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.3464

TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.03.2022

## PLASTIC RECYCLING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

## 3464.

SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA:

SHRI BIDYUT BARAN MAHATO:

SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO MANE:

SHRI SHRIRANG APPA BARNE:

SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

SHRI MANOJ TIWARI:

SHRI SUBRAT PATHAK:

SHRI RAVINDRA KUSHWAHA:

SHRI SANJAY SADASHIVRAO MANDLIK:

SHRI RAVI KISHAN

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  the  Government  has  recently  inaugurated  an  international  summit  on  Plastic Recycling  and  Waste  Management  in  collaboration  with  the  All  India  Plastics  Manufacturers' Association (AIPMA) and if so, the details thereof;
- (b) whether  the  Government  has  also  launched  two  special  initiatives,  `Sambhav'  and `Svavlamban' to promote entrepreneurship amongst youth, particularly in aspirational districts in the country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof and the salient features of the such initiatives;
- (d) whether the Government proposes to organise various events to create awareness among MSME of different States on plastic waste management and recycling technologies and if so, the details thereof;
- (e) whether the Government is working on developing  employment  opportunities in plastic industry under Make in India programme of the Government and if so, the details thereof and the steps taken in this regard; and
- (f) the manner in which such a summit would be helpful in opening business opportunities for MSMEs in the recycling and waste management sector in the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDMUM NTERPRISES (SHRI BHANU PRATAP SINGH VERMA)

(a): Yes,  Sir.  The  Ministry  of  MSME  under  International  Cooperation  Scheme  organized International Mega-Summit on Plastic Recycling and Waste Management at New Delhi during 45 March, 2022. The 2-day Mega-Summit brought together distinguished National and International  Speakers  from  the  industry  and  academia  to  deliberate  upon  challenges  and opportunities in the plastics recycling sector and there was rich discussions on how it can achieve circularity  &  sustainability  for  plastics  in  India,  whilst  adding  to  the  GDP  of  the  country  and creating new jobs as well as upgrading recycling technologies, equipment and creative financing for this emerging segment. The event witnessed the presence of over 300 delegates from various segments of plastic industry and MSMEs. The event was also attended virtually by many national as well as international experts.

(b) & (c): As part of the Iconic Week Celebrations under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav(AKAM), Ministry of MSME is conducting 'Sambhav'- National Level Awareness Program (NLAP) from 28.02.2022 to 31.03.2022 in various colleges across the country through its more than 100 field offices.  Ministry  is  also  organising  more  than  250  'Nukkad  Natak'  in  46  Aspirational  Districts covering  nine  states  under  a  Special  Drive  called  'Svavlamban'.   These  special  initiatives  have been launched by the Ministry to promote entrepreneurship culture amongst youth population and spreading awareness on its various schemes and initiatives.

(d) to (f): Ministry  of  MSME  regularly  organizes  awareness  programmes  all  across  the country  for  different  sectors  including  plastics.  Government  also  aids  industry  associations  and stakeholders for development of plastic industry resulting in creation of employment opportunities.

During the summit, new business opportunities in the plastic waste management domain were presented, helping the audience understand the role of start-ups in Plastic  Waste Management.  The summit showcased the new innovations and technologies which will help to overcome the challenges related to plastic waste collection segregation and recycling. The summit will also help in motivating grass-root entrepreneurs to take up plastic recycling as a new business venture. The new innovations and ideas shared through different presentations during the summit shall encourage the industry to implement these ideas to explore new business opportunities.

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