E-waste Legislations in India-- A Critical Review
Published online on August 22, 2016
Abstract
This article attempts to investigate policies, guidelines and rules concerning E-waste management in India in last few years. It also critically reviews the existing E-waste legislations on E-waste management, that is, E-waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011, which were notified in 2012 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Draft of E-waste (Management) Rules, 2015 which are yet to be notified. This article also highlights the E-waste scenario and recommendations for better E-waste management in the country.