05 August 2025: Indian Express Editorial Analysis
1. EV battery recycling and the challenge of fair pricing
(Source: Page 3, The Indian Express)
| Topic: GS3 – Environment, Economy |
| Context |
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Content:
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The cornerstone of BWMR is Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), requiring producers to fund collection and recycling.
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The EPR floor price is too low, making legitimate recycling economically unviable.
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Informal and fraudulent recycling practices are emerging.
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Environmental degradation and $1 billion foreign exchange losses are projected by 2030 if the system is not improved.
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Integration of informal sector, better audits, and fair EPR pricing are key.
Way Forward:
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Recalibrate EPR prices based on global best practices.
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Digitise and audit EPR certificate issuance.
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Foster a circular economy through formalisation and compliance.
| Practice Question: (GS-2 | 15 Marks | 250 Words)Examine the environmental and economic challenges of battery waste management in India. Suggest policy reforms. |
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