In this episode under the System Shapers theme of Get Set Green, we examine the role of legal frameworks in shaping environmental compliance and accountability in India.

We are joined by Parmjit Singh Surjewala, Deputy District Attorney with the Haryana Government and currently serving on deputation as Law Officer with the Haryana State Pollution Control Board. With over 26 years of experience in legal practice, prosecution, and regulatory enforcement, he offers a practitioner’s perspective on the implementation of environmental laws.

This conversation focuses on the practical realities of environmental regulation, compliance, and enforcement, particularly in the context of MSMEs and solid waste management. Drawing from his experience in the field, he shares insights into the challenges of translating legislation into effective action, and the structural gaps that continue to impact enforcement outcomes.

The discussion reflects professional insights shaped by experience within the regulatory ecosystem, offering listeners a grounded understanding of how environmental laws operate in practice.

What we discussed:

1. Awareness of environmental laws and its impact on compliance.
2. Legal and compliance challenges faced by MSMEs.
3. Developments in Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.
4. Gaps between environmental laws and on-ground enforcement.

Connect with the Host:

Pooja R V: https://www.linkedin.com/in/poojarv/⁠

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In this episode under the Climate Catalysts theme of Get Set Green, we explore one of the most overlooked aspects of the clean energy transition what happens to batteries after they are used.

We are joined by Anupam Kumar, Founder & CEO of MiniMines, a climate tech startup working on lithium-ion battery recycling and resource recovery. As the world moves rapidly toward electric vehicles and renewable energy, managing battery waste is becoming a critical challenge for sustainability and climate action.

Anupam shares the journey of building Mini Mines and how their innovative Hybrid Hydrometallurgy (HHM) process is helping recover valuable materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel—turning waste into resources and supporting a circular economy.

This conversation also dives into the realities of scaling battery recycling in India, the role of policy frameworks like Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), and whether recycling can reduce our dependence on traditional mining.

From technology to regulation, this episode looks at how climate tech solutions are shaping the future of energy, mobility, and sustainable resource management.

What we discussed;

1. The journey of building Mini Mines and entering the battery recycling space.

2. How Hybrid Hydrometallurgy (HHM) works in lithium-ion battery recycling?

3. Challenges in scaling battery recycling and building supply chains for waste battery collection?

4. The role of policies and EPR regulations in India.

5. The future of EVs, battery waste, and circular economy solutions.

Guest- Anupam Kumar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anupamk121/

Minimines website: https://m-mines.com

Host – Pooja R V:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/poojarv/

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In this episode of Everyday Changemakers theme of Get Set Green, we are joined by Soumyadip, a Kolkata-based plogger whose journey is a powerful reminder that sometimes life’s pauses can lead to new purpose.

There are moments that disrupt everything we’ve planned forcing us to slow down, step away, and start again. For Soumyadip, that moment meant leaving behind his startup and moving to Kolkata to recover and rebuild. But in that pause, he found something unexpected a new way to look at life, community, and the environment.

What began as a personal shift gradually turned into action. Through plogging, mindful routines, and consistent effort, Soumyadip started contributing to cleaner public spaces and inspiring those around him to do the same. His story reflects a deeper truth: sustainability doesn’t always start with big ideas it often begins in life’s quiet, uncertain moments.

This conversation explores resilience, perspective, and how small, intentional actions can create real impact. From navigating change to building purpose through everyday habits, it’s a reminder that even in difficult times, we can choose to create something meaningful for ourselves and for the world around us.

1. Soumyadip’s journey and life transition

2. How a personal setback led to a new perspective

3. Finding purpose through plogging and everyday action

4. Building consistency and inspiring community change

Soumyadip: (@pioneering_fellow)

Host Pooja R V:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/poojarv/

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