The Battery Waste Management Rules adopt a circular-economy approach by making producers responsible for the entire life cycle of batteries. Producers must ensure collection of used batteries, send them to authorised recyclers and meet material-recovery targets. This reduces pollution risks from hazardous battery components and supports resource security by recovering valuable metals. It also aligns with India’s push towards electric mobility and energy storage.
Option A:
This option is incorrect because landfilling and incineration of batteries can release toxic substances into soil and air. The rules aim to minimise such disposal methods.
Option B:
This option correctly states that Extended Producer Responsibility is central to battery management and that recycling and recovery are key obligations.
Option C:
Throwing batteries in regular garbage undermines safe collection and is discouraged by the rules, which require separate handling.
Option D:
Government agencies may regulate and monitor, but producers and private recyclers play crucial roles; the rules do not put all responsibility on the state.
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