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MeitY hosts 'I Am Circular' Coffee Table Book, curetted by International Council for Circular Economy

Published: Apr 24, 2025

By TIOLCorplaws News Service

NEW DELHI, APR 24, 2025: THE Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, hosted the release of the 'I Am Circular' Coffee Table Book , curetted by the International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE).  The book is a vibrant celebration of India's innovative spirit in driving the circular economy forward.

Tech-Driven Inclusive Development

In his keynote address, Additional Secretary, MeitY and Director General, National Informatics Centre Abhishek Singh emphasized the importance of enabling ecosystems that foster innovation for sustainability. "This initiative aligns with MeitY's vision of integrating technology for responsible growth and inclusive development. The 'I Am Circular' book stands as a proud representation of India's innovation potential in the domain of circular economy," he stated.

MeitY extends its appreciation to the International Council for Circular Economy, for facilitating the successful execution of this initiative, he said. He added that 'I Am Circular' Coffee Table Book is not merely a publication-it is a testament to India's creative potential, an ode to responsible innovation and a symbol of our national commitment to building a sustainable, circular future.

The event was also attended by Dr. Sandip Chhaterjee, Advisor, SERI, Mr Surendra Gotherwal, Scientist, MeitY, Mr. Pooran Chandra Pandey, Advisor, ICCE, and Mr. Ravinder Dahiya, Director, ICCE, Shalini Goyal Bhalla, Managing Director, ICCE.

About Coffee Table Book

The 'I Am Circular' Coffee Table Book features 30 of India's most promising innovations identified through the nationwide 'I Am Circular' Challenge, an initiative designed to discover and amplify breakthrough solutions rooted in the principles of the circular economy. The selected innovations are based on three key themes: Design to Last, Work with Nature, and Use Existing Resources .

From electronic waste recycling and IoT-based circular solutions, to green materials and digital repair platforms, the innovations showcased reflect a future where resources are used responsibly, waste is minimized, and technology and sustainability converge

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