The document is an order issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India, dated July 10, 2025, relating to the extension of the deadline for submission of Annual Reports for the financial year 2024-25 by battery producers under the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022.

The document mentions that, as per Rule 4(11) of the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, producers are required to submit annual reports on discarded batteries that have been collected, recycled, or reconditioned, as part of their responsibilities under the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme.

In this context, the CPCB requested the Ministry, through a letter dated July 7, 2025, to extend the deadline for submission of annual reports for the fiscal year 2024-25 by a period of three months, to September 30, 2025. In response to this request, the Ministry, with the approval of the competent authority, decided to extend the deadline to the requested date.

WHOM DOES IT IMPACT?

The direct impact is on battery producers, companies obligated under the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, and recycling or reconditioning entities.

CONCLUSION:

The document is an order issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India, dated July 10, 2025, relating to the extension of the deadline for submission of Annual Reports for the fiscal year 2024-2025 by battery producers under the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022.