India, Feb. 19 -- India's ambitious circular economy plan aims to transform agricultural waste into wealth, projecting a $2 trillion market by 2050 and creating 10 million jobs.

Despite substantial investments and schemes, the implementation faces challenges, particularly in biomass co-firing and crop residue management.

The success of this initiative hinges on transparent monitoring and consistent enforcement to achieve the promised outcomes.

On February 17, 2026, the Press Information Bureau released a note titled Circular Economy in Agriculture: Waste to Wealth, presenting an ambitious vision for India's rural economy. It projected a circular economy market of $2 trillion by 2050 and the creation of up to 10 million jobs. The messag...