NavPrakriti has inaugurated Eastern India's first lithium-ion battery recycling facility near Kolkata, poised to address the growing demand for sustainable battery waste management.

Projections suggest India will need to recycle over 1.2 million electric vehicle (EV) batteries annually by 2030, expanding to 14 million by 2040. The facility, which processes 1,000 tonne of batteries monthly with potential to scale to 2,000 tonne, uses technology from the Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology. It recovers valuable metals like aluminum, copper, nickel, cobalt, manganese, and lithium, supporting domestic manufacturing efforts. NavPrakriti's expansion plans include chemical recovery and battery refurbishment.

The facility is supported by India’s Rs 1,500 crore battery recycling scheme under the National Critical Mineral Mission, enhancing local recycling capacities. NavPrakriti also seeks partnerships with manufacturers and battery users to implement Extended Producer Responsibility. The recycling facility services regions like West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand.