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Background
Overview
UPSC cares about India's economic sectors, its global standing, environmental regulations, international conventions, and government policy initiatives aimed at improving industry standards and sustainability. This concept covers economic growth, environmental governance, and international commitments.
Ship recycling is the process of dismantling end-of-life vessels to recover valuable materials, contributing to the circular economy and steel production. India has historically been a major global hub for this industry, particularly at Alang, Gujarat, which is one of the largest ship recycling facilities.