The main Minister N. Chandrababu Naida chairs on Tuesday at the Secretariat on the Secretariat Audit Meeting. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
In the next two months, Andhra Pradesh will announce a new circular economy policy in its efforts to strengthen the waste management system in the state. The government would also set up three circular parks within one year.
The main Minister of N. Chandrababa Naida, who published it at the audit meeting on Tuesday at the Secretariat, said that plastic with one use will be banned from October 2 in 17 municipal corporations, including Vijayawad, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati and Rajamahandrama.
In addition, 157 recipe centers (YRR) would be established in 87 urban areas and the government would support the use of fabric bags in these cities. This would also be the “Swachhta Awards” to excellent waste management artists, he said.
Mr. Naida asked officials to prepare a comprehensive plan focused on 11 sectors identified by the central government in the circulatory economy: municipal waste, vehicles, lithium batteries, gypsum, tires, electronics, agriculture, agriculture, industry and aqua waste.
In addition, the separation of mining, towels and animal breeding would also be included. City and rural local bodies should try to achieve zero waste, he said.
Prices “Swachhta”
To support proven procedures, the main minister suggested that the “Swachhta” prices should be introduced from October 2 next year for individuals and institutions showing perfection in the field of waste management. The awards will be distributed across categories such as local authorities, self -help groups, Anganwadis, schools and universities, bus booths, hospitals, NGOs and other organizations.
Officials reported Mr. Naid that 52 waste clumps were created all over the state – two in each district covering the urban and Panchayat regions.
Andhra Pradesh generates 36,588 tons of battery and car waste, 61,996 tons of plastic and home waste each year, 23,928 liters of engine waste and hydraulic oil and 59,654 tonnes of tire and rubber waste. Agriculture contributes more than 4 million metric tons of waste per year, while livestock, aquaculture and poultry sectors together create 34.7 million tonnes. In rural areas, 1,329 tons of waste from 8.8 million households are formed daily. Officials submitted incentives set for the initiatives of the circular economy in Rajasthan, Karnataka and Maharashtra.
The effective implementation of the Circular Economy in Andhra Pradesh could increase the gross state product (GSDP) in an estimated 15,000 GBP Crore per year. In addition, this would allow the supply of 10,000 GBP Crore to the manufacturing sector. This adding to GST income is expected to generate 3,000 crore annually. This initiative could also create a direct employment for 100,000 people and support 10,000 microphors, indirectly provide more than 1 million individuals.
Environmental advantages include reduced carbon emissions and significant control over soil, water and air pollution.
Published – June 17, 2025 20:14
