Q. Consider the following statements about the Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2025:
1.The Rules are released under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
2.The new Rules have introduced a comprehensive Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework for non-ferrous metals.
3.As per the Rules, an online portal will be established by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to manage registration for all entities involved in the waste ecosystem.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Explanation: All Statements are correct
Statement 1 is correct: The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2025 are released under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. They will come into force from April 1, 2026.
Statement 2 is correct: New EPR framework: They introduce a comprehensive Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework for non-ferrous metals, including aluminum, copper and zinc and its alloys.
Statement 3 is correct: Online portal: An online portal will be established by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This portal will serve as a single point for data collection and will manage registration for all entities involved in the non-ferrous metal waste ecosystem, including manufacturers, producers, collection agents, refurbishers, and recyclers.
Source: DTE
