Electronic waste in India

India has emerged as fifth largest electronic waste producer in the world.[1] Computer devices account for nearly 70% of e-waste, with the contribution of telecom sector being 12%, medical equipment being 8%, and electric equipments being 7% of the annual e-waste production. The Government, public sector companies, and private sector companies generate nearly 75% of electronic waste; with the contribution of individual household being only 16%.

City-wise, Mumbai tops the list in producing electronic waste, followed by New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai. State-wise Maharashtra ranks first in generation of electronic waste, followed by Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh.[2]

Electronic waste account for 40% of lead and 70% of heavy metals found in landfills. These pollutants are responsible for groundwater contamination, air pollution and soil acidification.[3]

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has notified E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016. The rules - for the first time in India - introduced Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). EPR stipulates for collection 30% waste in first two years and up to 70% in seven years.[1]

According to ASSOCHAM, an industrial body in India the, Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of electronic waste is 30%. Nearly 95% of processing of electronic waste is carried out by the unskilled informal sector.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "India fifth largest producer of e-waste: study - The Hindu". The Hindu. 15 May 2016. Archived from the original on 28 November 2016.
  2. ↑ "Mumbai top electronic waste generator in India | Deccan Herald". Deccan Herald. 22 April 2016. Archived from the original on 12 July 2018.
  3. 1 2 Pandit, Virendra (3 June 2016). "India likely to generate 5.2 million tonnes of e-waste by 2020: Study - Business Line". The Hindu Business Line. Archived from the original on 12 July 2018.
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