Battery Technology — Tech Evolutions

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
N/A (Policy/Regulation)	2022	The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022, replacing the older 2001 rules. These new rules introduced significant changes, particularly the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for battery producers.	Revolutionized battery waste management in India by mandating producers to collect and recycle waste batteries, setting ambitious targets, and promoting a circular economy. This has a direct impact on environmental sustainability and resource recovery in the battery sector.
N/A (Policy/Scheme)	2021	The Union Cabinet approved the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage. This scheme aims to boost domestic manufacturing of ACC batteries.	Aimed at attracting investments worth ₹45,000 crore, creating 50 GWh of ACC manufacturing capacity, and reducing import dependence. It is a cornerstone of India's strategy for electric mobility and renewable energy integration, fostering technological self-reliance.