India Plastics Pact — Industry-Government-NGO Platform
Enriched multilateral · Found: 2026-03-14 20:23
India national plastic pact. 53 organisations. Co-developed by CII and WWF-India. Circular plastics targets. Entry point to EPR-obligated brands. Ellen MacArthur Foundation framework.
Source: https://www.indiaplasticspact.org/
Funding Details
- Funder
- Not a funder — industry-NGO platform
- Funding Goal
- Coordinate cross-sector action on circular plastics in India
- Funding Amount
- No direct grants. Membership provides access to corporate funding windows and PPP opportunities
- Deadline
- Rolling — contact CII for membership enquiry (Rolling)
- How to Apply
- Contact CII-ITC-CESD or WWF-India (pact co-conveners) to explore NGO participation.
- Target Region
- India
- Contact
- sustainabledevelopment.in/alliances/ipp/
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-14 20:27
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Summary
The India Plastics Pact is India's national plastic pact, co-developed by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and WWF-India, with secretariat managed by CII. It unites 53 organisations behind targets to create a circular economy for plastics in India by 2030. The Pact operates within the global Plastics Pact Network convened by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. For your India operations, the India Plastics Pact is a strategic entry point for two reasons. First, it directly connects you to the brands that are EPR-obligated and need your collection services — the same brands that are registered on the CPCB EPR portal. Second, membership positions your organisation as a credible NGO partner within India's corporate sustainability ecosystem, which matters when applying for UNDP, GEF, or bilateral development grants that require evidence of local stakeholder engagement. The recommended engagement is to contact CII-ITC-CESD or WWF-India directly to explore NGO participation. Given that only 53 organisations are currently members, there may be appetite for expanding NGO representation, particularly organisations with demonstrated collection and recycling operations.
Historical Context
The India Plastics Pact was launched in 2021 as the first Asian national plastic pact. Membership has grown slowly but strategically, reaching 53 organisations by mid-2024. An Advisory Committee Chair for 2025-2026 was appointed from CII. The Pact is aligned with India's national plastic ban and EPR rules, making it an increasingly important policy platform as EPR compliance deadlines tighten in 2026-27.
Why it was added
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