DEPUTY CM PREM CHAND BAIRWA LAID THE DIGITAL FOUNDATION STONE OF THE 'WASTE-TO-ENERGY' TYRE RECYCLING PLANT
Jaipur, 4 October – Rajasthan is set to take center stage in India’s clean-tech revolution as REGRIP India Pvt. Ltd., a Rajasthan-origin cleantech startup, digitally laid the foundation stone of the country’s largest continuous waste-to-energy tyre recycling plant. The landmark event, titled AADHARSHILA, took place at Hotel Rose Amer, Jaipur. and was inaugurated by Bollywood actor and sustainability advocate Suniel Shetty, investors in REGRIP. The event was inaugurated by Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa; Regrip investor, Bollywood actor, and sustainability advocate Suniel Shetty; Regrip’s Founder and CEO, Tushar Suhalka; and Regrip’s Director, Mahavir Sharma.
On this occasion, Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa said, “Rajasthan has always been a land that promotes innovation and entrepreneurship. The State Government’s visionary policies and the resource-rich startup ecosystem are playing a leading role in empowering entrepreneurs. Under the Rising Rajasthan initiative, and with recognition from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)’s innovation programs, startup Regrip is a strong example of how state-driven industrial policy can create a positive impact at the national level.”
He further added that the establishment of the country’s largest tyre recycling plant by Regrip is not only a revolutionary step towards environmental sustainability but also places Rajasthan at the centre of India’s tyre-to-energy revolution. This initiative is an important and impactful step towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Swachh Bharat and a Viksit Bharat.
On this occasion, actor and Regrip investor Suniel Shetty said, “Tyre waste is one of India’s biggest blind spots in sustainability. REGRIP is showing the way with scale, technology, and impact. This plant is not just a project — it is a statement of how India can turn waste into opportunity.
Regrip’s Founder and CEO, Tushar Suhalka, stated, “AADHARSHILA is more than an event — it is the foundation of India’s tyre-neutral future. We are proud that Rajasthan is leading the way by hosting the country’s largest licensed continuous pyrolysis plant, setting a model that can be replicated across India.
Prior to the inauguration ceremony, Regrip investor, Bollywood actor, and sustainability advocate Suniel Shetty; Regrip’s Founder and CEO, Tushar Suhalka; and Regrip’s Director, Mahavir Sharma, addressed a press conference. On this occasion, they highlighted Regrip’s vision and the significance of this project.
REGRIP’s Vision
By combining collection infrastructure, digital technology, and recycling plants, REGRIP is building a pan-India cleantech network that: Solves the tyre waste crisis at scale.Creates green energy and materials.Supports EPR compliance for tyre manufacturers.Positions India as a global leader in circular economy solutions.
Vision 2035: To make India tyre-neutral and a world leader in sustainable tyre recycling.
The Rajasthan Plant – A National First
Capacity: 180 tons per day (~54,000 tons annually). Technology: Made in India continuous pyrolysis technology are designed to run 24x7, produce consistent-quality recovered carbon black, pyrolysis oil, and steel, and operate within strict emission standards. Impact: Recycling 54,000 tons of tyres annually = reducing carbon emissions equivalent to removing 100,000 cars from Indian roads every year.
This facility will not be just Rajasthan’s pride — it is a national milestone, placing the state at the forefront of India’s circular economy journey in tyre waste.
Why This Matters
India generates more than 3.4 million tons of discarded tyres annually, while globally the figure exceeds 1 billion tyres. Unlike plastics and e-waste, tyre waste has remained largely absent from policy frameworks and public debate, despite being one of the most toxic and flammable waste streams.
Today, over 90% of India’s tyre recycling happens in informal, unregulated units, often using batch-type pyrolysis plants that operate with poor efficiency and high pollution, causing air quality deterioration, toxic fires, and groundwater contamination.
By pioneering a continuous pyrolysis technology plant, REGRIP aims to set a benchmark for India and the world on how tyre waste can be managed sustainably and at scale.