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AMCCIE urges mandatory replaceable smartphone batteries from 2027

Mumbai, Oct 31 (UNI) The Agrawal Marwadi Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Education (AMCCIE) has urged the Centre to make easily replaceable batteries mandatory in all smartphones manufactured and sold in India from 2027 to reduce e-waste and ease the financial burden on consumers.
AMCCIE National President Rajesh Agarwal has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to formulate a national policy in this regard.
The Chamber has also demanded affordable certified replacement batteries, easy availability of spare parts, repair manuals, stronger Right to Repair provisions and financial assistance for MSMEs engaged in mobile repairs, battery manufacturing and recycling.
Agarwal said the move would extend smartphone life, reduce electronic waste and generate employment opportunities for technicians and small entrepreneurs.
The Chamber's office-bearers and members have extended support to the proposal.
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