75 Waste Utilisation & Scrap Recycling Drives "AKAM Campaign 2023"

The 8th program was held in Yavatmal with participation of students from Abhyankar Girls School and Anglo Hindi High School. In his inaugural address, the Chief Guest Shri B. R Chouhan, Asst. Commissioner of Social Welfare, Yavatmal highlighted the need for enhancing resource efficiency. Dr Upendra Singh and Dr P G Bhukte HoD of JNARDDC also gave a brief presentation on metal recycling. Mr Pradip Gode, Deputy Education Officer, Chandrapur and Mrs R Vishakha, SAO, JNARDDC organized the program. Around 250 students participated and the best five exhibits and drawing were awarded cash prize, certificates and trophies by the dignitaries. The Social Welfare Department also awarded cash prize to the winners. The 9th event will be held at Washim district on 28th July 2023.

The 7th program was held in Chandrapur with the participation of students from Bhawanji Bhai Chawan High School and Shashkiya Madhyamik Tatha Uccha Madhyamik Kanya Ashram Shala, Borda. The Chief Guest Vivek Johnson, IAS, CEO, Zilla Parishad, Chandrapur highlighted the need for enhancing resource efficiency. Other dignitaries present were Dr P G Bhukte HoD and Dr Suchita Rai, Senior Principal Scientist of JNARDDC and Shri M. Muruganantham, SDO and Deputy, Collector, Chandrapur. The program was coordinated by Mrs R Vishakha, SAO, JNARDDC and Ms Kalpana Chouhan, DEO, Chandrapur. Around 330 students participated and the best five exhibits and drawing were awarded cash prize, certificates and trophies. /

A “75 kms Cycling Event” was conducted on 31st July 2022 by JNARDDC. More than 100 cyclists from all over the city participated in the event which culminated in JNARDDC premises. The participants included renowned national and internationalist cyclists.

The 6th program was held in Gondia with the participation of around 320 Students from Manohar Municipal High school Gujarati National High School. The Chief Guest Shri Chinmay Gotmare, IAS, Collector, Gondia appreciated this initiative of creating awareness among the young children and assured to carryforward this noble zeal to all the schools in the district. Speaking on the occasion Guest of Honour, Shri Anil Patil, CEO, ZP, Gondia applauded the students for their innovative ideas and encouraged them to pursue their career in this upcoming sector. Other dignitaries present were Dr Upendra Singh, HoD (Analytical) Dr P G Bhukte, HoD (Bauxite) Mrs R Vishakha, Sr Admin Officer of JNARDDC and Shri Kadar Sheikh, District Education Officer of, Gondia The best five exhibits and drawing were awarded cash prize, certificates and trophies by the dignitaries. /

The 5th school awareness program was held in Akola with the participation of 300 students from New English High School and Jagrati Vidyalaya, Ranpise Nagar. In his inaugural address, Dr Upendra Singh, HoD from Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development & Design Centre highlighted the need for enhancing resource efficiency and promoting the use of recycled materials for preventing the effects of climate change. Dr P G Bhukte and Dr U Singh, HoD of JNARDDC also gave a brief presentation on metal recycling and circular economy. The program was coordinated by Mrs R Vishakha, Senior Admin Officer. Other dignitaries present were Shri Pramod Tekade, Deputy Education Officer, Akola Shri B.S Pradhan, DGM, MSTC and Shri S.R Amaravatikar, Secretary of the school. The best five exhibits and drawing were awarded cash prize, certificates and trophies by the dignitaries. /

The 4th program School awareness program was held in Amrawati with the participation of students 300 from Manibai Gujarati High School Ambapet and Shri Samarth High School Devarankar Nagar. The inaugural address and presentation were given by Shri R N Chouhan, HoD and Dr P.G. Bhukte HoD from Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development & Design Centre. Chief Guest, Shri Vivek Ghodke, Resident Collector Amrawati appreciated this Government initiative carried forward to all districts. Other dignitaries present were Shri B.S Pradhan, DGM, MSTC, Shri Hitendra Dhabalia and Shri Suresh Raja, President and Secretary respectively of Manibai Gujarati High School. The program was coordinated by Mrs R Vishakha, SAO, JNARDDC and Shri Mr Sayyed Razak Sayyed Gaffar Dy. District Education Officer, Amravati. The best five exhibits and drawing were awarded cash prize, certificates and trophies by the dignitaries. /

The 3rd program was held in Bhandara with the participation of around 300 Students from Lal Bahadur Shastri Vidyalaya and Nutan Kanya Vidyalaya. Chief Guest Shri Lohit Matani, IPS, SP of Bhandara motivated the students for their innovative ideas and encouraged them to pursue their career in this upcoming sector. Other dignitaries present were Shri R N Chouhan, HoD and Dr P G Bhukte, HoD from JNARDDC and Ms B Vaishnavi, SDO, Tumsar. The program was coordinated by Mrs R Vishakha, SAO, JNARDDC and Shri Ravindra Salane, DEO, Bhandara. The students were encourages with cash prize, certificates and trophies by the dignitaries. /

Raipur, 10-11 July 2023 : The Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Steel is celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) which is the government’s initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence. To mark the celebration of the AKAM, Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) & Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC) conducted the 10th Scrap Recycling (Ferrous & Non-Ferrous) and Waste Utilisation Drive. /

New English High School & KESARIMAL GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL, WARDHA, 10th July 2023 : The Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Steel is celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) which is the government’s initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence. To mark the celebration of the AKAM, Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) & Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC) conducted the Circular Economy Campaign 2023 : School Awarness Campaign - Theme: Sustainability/Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) – 75 Metal Waste Recycling drives at New English High School & KESARIMAL GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL, WARDHA on 10th July, 2023 under AKAM

R S Mundle High School & बाबा नायक सिन्धी हिंदी हाई स्कूल, NAGPUR, 6th July 2023 : The Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Steel is celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) which is the government’s initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence. To mark the celebration of the AKAM, Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) & Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC) conducted the Circular Economy Campaign 2023 : School Awarness Campaign - Theme: Sustainability/Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE) – 75 Metal Waste Recycling drives at R S Mundle High School & बाबा नायक सिन्धी हिंदी हाई स्कूल, Nagpur on 6th July, 2023 under AKAM /

Jaipur, 3-4 July 2023 : The Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Steel is celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) which is the government’s initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence. To mark the celebration of the AKAM, Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) & Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC) conducted the 9th Scrap Recycling (Ferrous & Non-Ferrous) and Waste Utilisation Drive. /

Mumbai, 26-27 June 2023 : The Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Steel is celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) which is the government’s initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence. To mark the celebration of the AKAM, Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) & Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC) conducted the 8th Scrap Recycling (Ferrous & Non-Ferrous) and Waste Utilisation Drive. /

Kolkata, 14-15th June 2023 : The Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Steel is celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) which is the government’s initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence. To mark the celebration of the AKAM, Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) & Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC) conducted the 6th Scrap Recycling (Ferrous & Non-Ferrous) and Waste Utilisation Drive.

VNIT NAGPUR, 6th June 2023 : The Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Steel is celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) which is the government’s initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence. To mark the celebration of the AKAM, Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) & Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC) conducted the Circular Economy Campaign 2023 - Multi Activity Centre at VNIT, Nagpur

Chennai, 30th-31st May 2023 : The Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Steel is celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) which is the government’s initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence. To mark the celebration of the AKAM, Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) & Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC) conducted the 5th Scrap Recycling (Ferrous & Non-Ferrous) and Waste Utilisation Drive.

Ahmedabad, 15th-16th May 2023 : The Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Steel is celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) which is the government’s initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence. To mark the celebration of the AKAM, Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) & Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC) conducted the 4th Scrap Recycling (Ferrous & Non-Ferrous) and Waste Utilisation Drive.

Jamnagar, 11th May 2023 : The Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Steel is celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) which is the government’s initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence. To mark the celebration of the AKAM, Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) & Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development & Design Centre (JNARDDC) conducted the 3rd Scrap Recycling (Ferrous & Non-Ferrous) and Waste Utilisation Drive and awareness conference on “Sustainable & Circular Bharat: Towards Zero Waste in Metals Processing” on 10th May 2023 at Oswal Centre Banquet Hall, Jamnagar with a participation of around 400 delegates. Mr. Amar Singh, Secretary General, MRAI in his welcome address highlighted the invaluable contribution of 45,000 brass and copper recycling units based in Jamnagar which are providing direct and indirect employment to more than 2.5 lakh people out of which 40% are women employees thereby contributing to PM Modi's dream to make them self-sufficient. The Jamnagar cluster had an annual turnover of around 22,000 to 25,000 crores per annum contributing to the development of the Indian economy. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Anupam Agnihotri, Director, reminding that recycling was one of the most effective way to tackle the biggest threat of Climate Change. He further stressed the need for recycling industry to come together to become an organised sector for making greater contributions towards sustainability. Subsequently, the various issues faced by Jamnagar Brass cluster including import duties on non-ferrous scrap which is becoming a barrier for export by EU countries to India was raised by Mr. Jinesh Shah, Director, MRAI, Mr. Sanjay Mehta, President, MRAI and Shri Divyeshbhai Akabari, MLA, Jamnagar. They looked forward to Government intervention in promoting the recycling sector to its full potential. While delivering the keynote address, Mr U C Joshi, IAS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Mines expressed satisfaction that AKAM program has provided a good platform for the recycling industry to showcase their contribution and also voice their concerns for suitable consideration of the policy makers. The Ministry of Mines has already issued a Recycling Framework with the intention of bringing recycling forward in an organised manner and achieve economic & employment growth using Metal recycling. The occasion was also graced by Ms. Poonamben Maadam, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Jamnagar & Devbhoomi Dwarka who appreciated the circular economy campaign 2023 undertaken by the Ministry of Mines, Ministry of Steel and JNARDDC, Nagpur, NALCO, NMDC, MSTC and MRAI. She also assured to take up the various issues raised by the Brass Cluster during the conference with the respective ministry including the GST matter. Mr Subhash Kumar, Deputy Secretary (Steel) represented the Ministry of Steel. All the dignitaries and delegates participated in the plant visits of Arteor Aquacraft, Rajhans Metals, Shiv-om Brass, and Samanjas Udyog at Jamnagar. The program was supported by Jamnagar Brass Industry Association including EXIM, JFOA, Rajhans Impex, Shiv-Om Brass Industries, Bhavani Extrusions, and Mascot Metal Traders. Mr. Dharmendra Joshi, Director, Mascot Metal Traders proposed the vote of thanks.

The 2nd Scrap Recycling and Waste Utilisation Drive took place in Jalna and Aurangabad from the 28th to 29th of April, 2023. The program kicked off with an industrial visit to Jalna Steel Cluster. All stakeholders, including policymakers, Government officials, service providers, R&D Institutes, Academia and Urban Local Bodies together visited Metaroll Ispat Pvt Ltd Jalna, Bhagyalaxmi Rolling Mill Pvt. Ltd, Rajuri Steels & TMT Bars Pvt. Ltd and Kalika Steel Alloys Pvt. Ltd. The 2nd day plant visit covers aluminium industries of S.R Metals and Aurangabad Alloys Pvt. Ltd. The 2nd Awareness Conference on “Sustainable & Circular Bharat: Towards Zero Waste in Metals Processing” commenced with the welcome address of Shri Amar Singh, Secretary General of MRAI on 28th April 2023 at Hotel Saffron, Jalna. On this occasion, the Chief Guest Shri Raosaheb Patil Danve, Hon’ble Minister of State for Mines, Coal & Railways, and Chief Guest briefed about the various initiatives taken by the Government of India to promote the recycling industry in Jalna. Other dignitaries included Ms Ruchika Chaudhary Govil, Additional Secretary (Steel) , Dr. Vijay Rathod, District Collector (Jalna), Mr R P Gupta, Director (Mines), Mr Subhash Kumar, Deputy Secretary (Steel), Dr Anupam Agnihotri, Director, JNARDDC, Nagpur, Mr. Sanjay Mehta, President (MRAI), Mr. Yashraj Peety, Mr. Anuj Bansal, Mr. Yogesh Mandhani, Mr. Nitinji Kabra, Mr. Govind Goyal, Mr. Shubm Jindal, Mr. Gopal Jindal, Mr. Shubham Soni, Mr. Vinit Peety, Mr. Pankaj Agrawal, Mr. Nitin Gupta, Mr. Manish Agrawal, Mr. Divyam Agrawal and Mr. Vivek Gupta. The objective of this conference at Jalna is to understand the challenges and issues of the industry, showcasing the best practices of scrap processing at Jalna and Aurangabad clusters where the latter is an important cluster for the secondary steel and aluminium industry. It also aims to increase awareness about waste utilization and the scrap recycling industry to create more awareness and adapt sustainability-driven changes to their production and entire supply chain which involves all the stakeholders with a commitment to maximizing the contribution of the metal industry to a sustainable society. Besides MRAI, the awareness conference is also supported by the GDC Tech Association, National Institute of Secondary Steel Technology (NISST) and Steel Manufacturing Association of Maharashtra (SMAM). The campaign received an overwhelming participation of around 300 delegates including 40 students from Institute of Chemical Technology, ICT Academic Jalana Students delegation and 35 from MIT and Jawahar Engineering college, Aurangabad. The next edition of this campaign will take place in Jamnagar, Gujarat in 2nd week of May 2023.

Academia & R&D institute connect were organized as a part of “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) - Circular Economy Campaign – 2023" by Ministry of Mines & Ministry of Steel, Govt. of India in collaboration with JNARDDC, NALCO, NMDC & MSTC along with MRAI. Faculty, research scholars, students from IITs, NITs, engineering colleges, and scientists & researchers from government and private research institutes across the country participated.
This event observed overwhelming response from the academia & R&D institutions across the country. Around 100 participants registered for the awareness program, out of which 40 from IITs & IISc, 14 from NITs, 20 from Engineering Colleges and 26 from the R&D institutions like CSIR-AMPRI, CSIR-NIIST, CSIR-IMMT, CSIR-NEERI, CSIR-NIO, CSIR-SERC, Centre for Science & Environment, ARAI, SGSITS, etc. /
In the virtual awareness meet issues and challenges of scrap recycling & waste utilization in Ferrous and Non-Ferrous (Al, Cu, Pb& Zn) metal sector were shared with the participants. As a part of the campaign, they were invited to submit research & review papers, monographs, designs, methodologies, flow charts, SOPs, short projects & detailed project proposals before 22nd July 2023. These ideas will be reviewed by experts & potential ideas will be invited for detailed presentations and subsequently may be considered for project grants. /

Chandigarh/ Ludhiana, 9th April, 2023: As the country is celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate the 75th year of India’s independence – the Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Steel, Government of India in collaboration with JNARDDC, Nagpur & NALCO (PSU of Ministry of Mines) and NMDC & MSTC (PSUs of Ministry of Steel) along with Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) are organizing a series of events to mark the celebration of the “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) CIRCULAR ECONOMY Campaign - 2023”, which is based on Sustainability/Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE). The program focuses on sustainability in Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals (Aluminium, Copper, Lead, and Zinc). The first Scrap Recycling and Waste Utilisation Drive took place in Ludhiana from 6th to the 7th of April, 2023. The initiative kicked-off with an industrial visit in Ludhiana & Mandi Gobindgarh Steel Cluster. All stakerholders, including policy makers, Government officials, service providers, R&D Institutes, Academia, IIT and Urban Local Bodies, state pollution control board, local GST department and labour department together visited the industries - Madhav KRG Limited, Rajdhani Castings Pvt. Ltd, Arora Iron & Steel Rolling Mills Pvt Ltd and Aarati Steel Ltd. They also participated in the Conference held on 7th April 2023 on “Sustainable and Circular Bharat: Towards Zero Waste in Metal Processing” at Palm Court, Ludhiana. /
Chandigarh/ Ludhiana, 9th April, 2023: As the country is celebrating the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to commemorate the 75th year of India’s independence – the Ministry of Mines and Ministry of Steel, Government of India in collaboration with JNARDDC, Nagpur & NALCO (PSU of Ministry of Mines) and NMDC & MSTC (PSUs of Ministry of Steel) along with Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) are organizing a series of events to mark the celebration of the “Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) CIRCULAR ECONOMY Campaign - 2023”, which is based on Sustainability/Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE). The program focuses on sustainability in Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals (Aluminium, Copper, Lead, and Zinc). The first Scrap Recycling and Waste Utilisation Drive took place in Ludhiana from 6th to the 7th of April, 2023. The initiative kicked-off with an industrial visit in Ludhiana & Mandi Gobindgarh Steel Cluster. All stakerholders, including policy makers, Government officials, service providers, R&D Institutes, Academia, IIT and Urban Local Bodies, state pollution control board, local GST department and labour department together visited the industries - Madhav KRG Limited, Rajdhani Castings Pvt. Ltd, Arora Iron & Steel Rolling Mills Pvt Ltd and Aarati Steel Ltd. They also participated in the Conference held on 7th April 2023 on “Sustainable and Circular Bharat: Towards Zero Waste in Metal Processing” at Palm Court, Ludhiana. /