Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the 10th World Circular Economy Forum 2026 at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, marking the event's first edition in South Asia. Over 2,000 participants from 66 countries, including ministers and international experts, will discuss reducing emissions, circular business models, and sustainable growth. The four-day forum features a Circularity Expo showcasing waste-to-wealth and recycling innovations.