ILMC Developing a National Strategy for Sustainable Management of Materials and Resources in India UNCTAD - SBC - ILMC

ILMC Objectives 1.Develop holistic national strategy Environmentally sound Occupationally healthy Socially acceptable Financially viable Inclusive of all industrial sectors 2.Devise Short & medium term abatement 3.Establish information systems 4.Set up capacity building activities

ILMC Case Study 1.Study will be based on ULAB 2.Strategy will be implemented On a trial basis In a partnership province Under the leadership of MoEF

ILMC Activities Desk Top Analysis 1.Lead - Supply and demand 2.ULAB sources – domestic/import 3.Recovery methodologies Collection Reconditioning Recycling 4.Waste disposal

ILMC Activities Multi-stakeholder Expert panel 1.Advise on national strategy for: Sustainable recovery of ULAB Appropriate strategy for ESM Trial of the strategy in designated area 1.Select an interested state or province 2.Set up Pilot Program to test strategy

ILMC Activities Training Kit 1.Outline of ESM Small lead recovery operations Technologies and best practices 2.Specific sections to be devoted to: Risks and hazards of lead recovery Health and welfare of employees Community outreach programs

ILMC Activities Training & Capacity Building Workshops 1.Based on the Training Kits Aimed at the small/medium recycler 2.Interactive and participative sessions Provides examples of good ESM Practical solutions to waste disposal How to change work practices

ILMC Activities Dissemination of Information Information booklets / posters Operating manuals Site visits Internet Radio and television

ILMC Outcomes 1.In the short term: Awareness of problems Improved working practices Identification of strategic options 2.In the Long term: Solutions for ESM will be devised New technologies will be introduced National Strategic Plan will be implemented