India, March 23 -- India's push towards sustainability and climate action has received a significant boost through recent GST rationalisation measures, aimed at promoting eco-friendly manufacturing, strengthening waste management infrastructure, and accelerating green mobility.
Introduced under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, these reforms align with key national initiatives such as Viksit Bharat 2047 and the LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) movement, while supporting India's Net Zero 2070 targets and commitments under the Paris Agreement.
Boost to waste management infrastructure
A key reform includes the reduction of GST on services provided by Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) from 12 per cent to 5 per cent. This...