About 1.7 million tonnes of electronic waste generated in 2016 only in India. This makes it among top three generators in Asia. It has the highest e-waste generation in absolute quantities after China and Japan. Just 1.5% of the total e-waste generated is recycled by the formal sector i.e. by formal recyclers through a set institutional process, said in a study by The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham). The study further says that Indian e-waste generation from old mobile and computers will increase by 1800% and 500% respectively from the year 2007 level. Thus more than 98% of e-waste goes for processing/ recycling in Informal sector, said by the Sunday Guardian.
The newly laid guidelines and rule for Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) for fixing up the responsibility to manage the waste through take back system for efficient recycling process. Many European Countries have strongly implemented the same and the Government of India must come forward and take initiative to get the responsibilities fixed. The authorisation from Central Pollution Control Board is required to be taken by all the producers of E waste. 
As per the study by Centre for Science & Environment (CSE), less than 10% of the e-waste generated is not even taken back. The industry is also not taking action in absence of regulatory enforcement. Others are lack of awareness and incentives provided to promote the formal e-waste management, the consumers are to be sensitized enough for efficient management of this toxic waste. The consumers due to lack of awareness sell their unused or obsolete electronic items to the nearby kabaadi walas, which usually goes to informal sector only. The informal way to manage the e-waste is dangerous for the health and natural resources. The toxic materials are very dangerous and can take lives of persons handling it or people nearby.
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