The Automotive Tyre Manufacturers' Association (ATMA) has raised serious concerns over the significant rise in the import of waste/scrap tyres into India. ATMA emphasized that since FY20-21, the import of waste/scrap tyres has increased more than fivefold, turning India into a "dumping ground" for these tyres.
ATMA warned that this unchecked importation conflicts with India's Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) Regulation on Waste Tyres, and poses major environmental and safety risks, as these imported tyres often end up in the replacement market or are burned, causing degradation. ATMA has called for urgent policy measures to restrict the import of waste/scrap tyres into India [1][2][3][4][5].
Citations:
[1] https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/tyres/atma-alarms-the-govt-about-rising-import-of-waste-tyres-into-india/111607051
[2] https://www.manufacturingtodayindia.com/atma-sounds-alarm-on-waste-tyre-imports-calls-for-immediate-restrictions/
[3] https://menafn.com/1108428466/ATMA-Calls-For-Policy-Action-On-Rising-Waste-Tyre-Imports-In-Pre-Budget-Submission
[4] https://www.ptinews.com/story/business/budget-wish-list-atma-asks-govt-to-restrict-import-of-waste-tyres/1643386
[5] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/tyres/budget-wish-list-atma-asks-govt-to-restrict-import-of-waste-tyres/articleshow/111605980.cms