NavPrakriti begins operation at lithium-ion battery recycling plant near Kolkata

Published: Oct 27, 2025 08:00

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Indian renewable energy company NavPrakriti Green Energies has announced that its lithium-ion battery recycling plant near Kolkata has officially started operations. The facility is set to become an important hub for battery recycling and critical mineral recovery in Eastern India, addressing a gap in local battery waste management. Company founder Akhilesh Bagaria stated that Prime Minister Modi’s focus on the circular economy and sustainable technology has spurred a wave of innovation in the country. NavPrakriti’s facility demonstrates the potential of indigenous technology and local entrepreneurship, making it the first enterprise in Eastern India to support government policy while tackling the urgent issue of battery waste.

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