India, April 25 -- CPCB's annual report for 2020-2021 had found India recycles only 13% of its plastic waste

Plastic pollution has emerged as an urgent global challenge, requiring immediate action. The world has already convened to discuss an international treaty aimed at tackling plastic pollution throughout the entire life cycle of plastic.

The fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee of the United Nations General Assembly commenced on April 23 in Ottawa, Canada.

India's plastic predicament

With a population exceeding 1.4 billion and rapid urbanisation trends, India faces the daunting task of managing its significant plastic waste output. According to Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) annual report for 20...