India, Oct. 16 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Government has notified the Circular Economy Policy, 2026, outlining a 10-year roadmap with an indicative financial outlay of Rs.3,548.7 crore to promote waste recovery, recycling, resource efficiency and green livelihoods across the Union Territory.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah described the policy as "a decisive step towards resource recovery, green growth and ecological sustainability", saying it marked a shift towards a low-waste, resource-efficient development model suited to Jammu and Kashmir's diverse geographical and settlement patterns.

The policy aims to achieve over 90 per cent urban material recovery through improved waste segregation, greater diversion of waste from landfills and the ...