♦ Union Minister of Coal and Mines, G. Kishan Reddy launched a dedicated Non-Ferrous Metal Recycling Website and Stakeholders' Portal – https://nfmrecycling.jnarddc.gov.in, to promote a structured, transparent and sustainable recycling ecosystem in India.

♦ Key features include National registry for dismantlers, recyclers, traders, and collection centres; tools to track raw material flows, product types, technology adoption, and workforce data; performance benchmarking mechanisms; identification of regional and sectoral infrastructure and skill gaps; and support for development of standards, certification systems, and awareness campaigns.

♦ Developed under the implementation guidelines of the National Non-Ferrous Metal Scrap Recycling Framework, the platform is designed to bring together key stakeholders, improve data visibility, and support evidence-based policymaking in the recycling of aluminium, copper, lead, zinc, and critical elements.