Electronic Waste in India

  • Electronic waste or e-waste describes discarded electrical or electronic devices. Used electronics which are destined for reuse, resale, salvage, recycling, or disposal are also considered e-waste.
  • E-waste is part of solid waste but with growing electronic and electric product in our lives, it needs separate attention.
  • India has emerged as fifth largest electronic waste producer in world with waste generation of 1.7 million tonnes per year and increasing at the rate of 30%.
  • Computer devices account for nearly 70% of e-waste, with the contribution of telecom sector being 12%, medical equipment being 8%, and electric equipment’s being 7% of the annual e-waste ....
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