Government of India reports Rs 6,000 crore revenue from scrap disposal
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What happened
Union Minister Jitendra Singh stated that the Government of India generated nearly Rs 6,000 crore or more in revenue over the past five years. This revenue was generated through scrap disposal under the Swachhata campaign, which converts waste into revenue by bringing it to the market.
From aninews.in
Why it matters
The statement highlights how effective waste management practices can contribute directly to the government exchequer. The initiative, which began after Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in 2014, is cited as a successful model for revenue generation.
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Who's involved
- Jitendra SinghUnion Minister who highlighted the revenue generation efforts
- Government of IndiaGovernment authority that generated the revenue through scrap disposal