In today’s time every household owns a computer, I-pad, television and cell phones. In short, ‘screens’ of myriad sizes, are in front of our eyes all the time. E-waste or electronic waste refers to discarded electronic products ranging from computers, equipment of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), home appliances and peripherals of these devices. The rapid boom in the IT industry has led to a surge in the usage of electronic gadgets. The latter get out-of-fashion and redundant at a fast pace, as a result of which they are discarded more frequently. E-wastes if not handled properly, can cause serious health hazards. Among developing nations, India is one of the largest producers of e-waste and also the destination for many developed nations to ship out their own e-wastes. However, less than 5% of the e-waste only gets recycled in India. In 2012, Government passed the E-waste Management and Handling Rules Law, which states that agencies must have licenses and comply with pollution standards, and labour laws. A fine of up to ₹ 1 lakh and jail of up to 7 years would be announced on the violators.

Gokul JL

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