Legal Aspects of E-Waste Management In India: A Study

Abstract

Electronic waste (E-waste) is the most rising production industry in Bharat and worldwide as well. The E- waste Le, to lead, mercury, cadmium, metal and range of other substance are the dangerous for the health of human beings and environment. In this eru of the technology advancement, we cannot imagine our life without the mobile phones, refrigerator, computers, laptops, mixer, washing machine, oven etc. without analyzing the ill effects of all these products on the human life. Problem of E-waste management is facing by the developing nations continuously, it's a self created problem and some time imported from the developed nations. Lack of awareness among the Indian public about the ill effects of e-waste on environment and human health is also a reason of e- waste problem in India. Maximum e-waste handling is done by the informal sector. Moreover, other reason for this problem is that improper implementation of the e- waste management rulex in India. Therefore, this is the high alarming time that Government has taken some stringent steps for the proper management of the e- waste. This is also the responsibility of the society to stop the India to becoming a dustbin for E- waste, which disturb the human life of the individuals. Through our collective efforts we have t o sustain the environment for our upcoming generations. Key words: E-waste, E-waste management, environment, health, human rights.