Jammu and Kashmir waste management policies

The Jammu and Kashmir government has introduced two major policy frameworks in October 2026 to promote sustainability and waste management.

Initially, the government notified the Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) Policy 2026. This initiative focuses on converting organic waste—such as cattle dung, apple pomace, and municipal solid waste—into clean automotive fuel and organic fertilizer. To encourage investment, the policy offers capital expenditure support, SGST reimbursements, and interest subvention. The program aims to create approximately 2,000 rural jobs and provide bio-manure to 10,000 farmers by 2030.

Following this, the government notified the Circular Economy Policy 2026, a 10-year investment plan valued at Rs 3,548.7 crore. This broader policy seeks to recover over 90 per cent of urban materials through improved recycling and landfill diversion. It utilizes a three-tier management system—‘Circular’, ‘Circular+’, and ‘Circular++’—to address different geographic settlement patterns. The framework covers various waste streams, including electronic waste and construction debris, and proposes regional clusters to manage logistical challenges across the territory.