The Andhra Pradesh Government is set to release a circular economy policy and establish three circular economy parks, including one in Visakhapatnam, within a year. The initiative aims to boost the state’s GSDP by Rs.15,000 crore annually and generate Rs.3,000 crore in GST revenue. It is expected to create direct employment for 100,000 people and support 10,000 micro-entrepreneurs, providing livelihoods to over one million individuals. The circular economy model will also help reduce carbon emissions and control pollution. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has instructed officials to finalize the policy within two months and establish the parks in different regions of the state. He has also proposed the introduction of ‘Swachhta’ Awards to encourage best practices in waste management and has ordered a ban on single-use plastics in four major cities by October 2 this year. The initiative will focus on 11 sectors, including municipal waste, electronics, and agriculture, and will involve the development of a comprehensive plan to achieve zero waste in urban and rural areas.
Andhra Pradesh to soon introduce a circular economy policy
