The growth rate of discarded electronic waste is high in India since it has emerged as an Information Technology giant and due to modernization of lifestyle. We are using electronic products for last 60 years however, there is no proper disposal system followed in our country that has lead to enormous amount of e-waste. There is a need to find proper disposal and recycling technique so that environmental pollution and health hazards can be reduced. Following graph projects the increasing demand for electronics hardware products in India.The total e-waste generated in India amounts to 1,46,180 tons per year.
Sixty-five cities in India generate more than 60% of the total e-waste generated in India.Ten states generate 70% of the total e-waste generated in India includes Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Delhi, Karnataka, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab.
Among top ten cities generating e-waste, Mumbai ranks first followed by Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Pune, Surat and Nagpur.
In India, increased demand for the key products like PC, TV, and Telephones in last 5-10 year has been responsible for the increasing amount of e-waste generation.
is is due to the presence of a large number of Info Tech Parks & electronic products manufacturing companies situated in these areas, which plays the main role in e-waste generation.
CPCB has identified Pune as one of the top ten cities generating e-waste. According to MPCB, more than 19,000 tonnes of e-waste is generated in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad area and the projected growth in the e-waste is estimated at 3500 tonnes a year
CPCB has identified Pune as one of the top ten cities generating e-waste. According to MPCB, more than 19,000 tonnes of e-waste is generated in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad area and the projected growth in the e-waste is estimated at 3500 tonnes a year
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