Question Q6GS3GS3
What are the impediments in management of E-waste in the country? In what ways can the trinity of citizens, businesses, and the government tackle this menace?
Main Body
E-waste management rules, 2022 are passed recently to reduce e-waste (-long with battery management rules) Impediments: No literate council) Informal sector (20%) Changing public policies (No literate council) Informal sector (20%)No separation of source (Public apathy) Low producer responsibility EPR (low corporate governance) Ways to tackle e-waste: Citizens:Provision of used material for recycling (Attributed change)Separate dry, e-waste and wet waste
Businesses:EPR (recycling of materials and utilisation of recycling materials in products)Contacts with Registered recyclers for materials Government:Consistent policy (PROsRegistered recycled)Incentive for formalisation (Ordow-niming 2 kg metals)Participatory policy with consultation of recyclers, corporates Niti Aayog said that e-waste can provide Gold worth enough to reduce imports by about 20%. Hence, e-waste management is not only mandatory but also prudent
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Conclusion
Niti Aayog said that e-waste can provide Gold worth enough to reduce imports by about 20%. Hence, e-waste management is not only mandatory but also prudent
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Topper
ATLA THARUN TEJA
AIR 1232025
Subject & Paper
GS3GS3
Topic
Environmental Pollution and Degradation
Pollutant
E-waste Management
Writing Stats
162
Total words
1
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analytical
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