E-wastes are waste generated from IT and telecommunication equipment and consumer electrical and electronics namely television sets (including LCD & LED), refrigerators, washing machines and air-conditioners. They possess serious threat to environment as they are non-biodegradable. E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2016 were effective handling of e-waste in the country.
Amendment in 2018: In 2018, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) released new amendments to the E-Waste Management Rules, 2016.
Key Highlights: The new amendment aims to formalize the e-waste recycling sector by channelizing the E-waste generated towards approved dismantlers and recyclers.
