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¹Department of Community Medicine, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College and Hospital, Nerul, Navi Mumbai-400 706, India.

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India faces a growing electronic waste (e-waste) crisis due to domestic generation and foreign dumping. Proper e-waste management is crucial to mitigate environmental and health risks from toxic components.

Keywords:

E-waste environmental hazard occupational hazard

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Area of Science:

Environmental Science
Public Health
Waste Management

Background:

Electronic waste (e-waste) is a rapidly escalating global issue.
E-waste contains toxic substances detrimental to human health and the environment.
India faces a dual challenge of domestic e-waste generation and imports from developed nations.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of India's current e-waste situation.
To highlight the environmental and health hazards associated with improper e-waste handling.
To review existing disposal, recycling, and legal frameworks in India.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing studies and reports on e-waste in India.
Analysis of data on e-waste generation, composition, and management practices.
Examination of the current legal and organizational landscape for e-waste management.

Main Results:

India is a significant generator and recipient of e-waste.
Inadequate infrastructure and procedures exacerbate disposal and recycling challenges.
Existing legal frameworks and organizational efforts are insufficient to address the scale of the problem.

Conclusions:

Urgent and improved e-waste management strategies are required in India.
Recommendations for action are proposed to address the identified gaps.
Effective e-waste management is critical for environmental protection and public health in India.