NEW DELHI: The 3rd Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS 2026) was inaugurated at Hall No. 6, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Organised by the All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA), the four-day international conclave and exhibition, being held from July 2 to July 5, 2026, brings together industry leaders, policymakers, scientists, technology experts, and stakeholders from across the plastic recycling value chain. The event was inaugurated by Shri Tejveer Singh, Secretary, Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, Government of India.
Addressing the gathering as the Chief Guest, Tejveer Singh said that while plastics have become indispensable to modern life, environmental responsibility must remain an equally important priority. He noted that India is already among the world’s leading plastic recycling nations, but stressed that the industry’s future growth must be driven not merely by higher recycling volumes but by quality, value addition and advanced recycling technologies. He advocated greater adoption of chemical recycling, design-for-recycling principles, circular economy practices, mono-material packaging and alignment with global sustainability benchmarks. He also urged the industry to invest more in research and development, leverage government support schemes, integrate informal waste collectors into the formal economy, and strengthen collaboration among government, industry and academic institutions.
Arvind Mehta, Chairman of the AIPMA Governing Council, described the third edition of GCPRS as a reflection of the rapid transformation and formalisation of India’s plastic recycling sector. He informed that the event has attracted more than 250 exhibitors from 12 countries, making it one of the largest recycling platforms in the region. He said AIPMA is actively working to bridge technological gaps, promote skill development, create employment opportunities and significantly enhance India’s plastic exports in the coming years. While appreciating the role of GST in formalising the industry, he also called for practical solutions to issues related to the CPCB portal and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance.
The successful organisation of the conclave was made possible through the dedicated efforts of Hiten Bheda, Siddharth Shah, Kailash B. Murarka, Haren Sanghavi, Chandrakant Turakhia, Anil Reddy Vennam, Bipin Desai, Mayur K. Shah, Sunil Monga, Y. V. Raman, Ashok Agarwal and Manoj R. Shah, who played key roles in planning and executing the event.
AIPMA President Sunil Shah said the conclave reflects the association’s commitment to strengthening India’s plastic recycling ecosystem while advancing the country’s sustainability goals. He thanked the Government of India for its continued support and emphasised that balancing industrial growth, environmental protection and national development is the need of the hour.
Prabh Das, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of HPCL-Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL), said that the future of the plastics industry lies in innovation, technological advancement and the adoption of circular economy principles. He described stronger collaboration between industry and government as the most effective pathway towards sustainable and environmentally responsible growth, adding that recycling-based solutions will be central to the future of the plastics sector.
The All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA) will organize the 4th Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS 2027) from 1–4 July 2027.
