• Adarsh Bhardwaj
• PROF. (DR.) MUKESH RUHELA

E-waste is one of the biggest problems facing the world today. The magnitude of this is increasing rapidly with the rise of the knowledge society. It is a fast-growing sector in a strong trash can. The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP, 2005), evaluates that around 20,000,000 to 50,000,000 tons of electronic equipment wastes is generated worldwide every year. E-waste generated in a few cities around the country shows a shocking picture. The production statistics of various cities in India is shown as an example Mumbai produces 11,000 tons of E-waste, Delhi 9000 tons, Bangalore 8000 tons and Chennai 5000-6000 tons annually. Existing waste management systems in India are not very strict and not implemented on ground and have the potential to endanger human health and the environment. This Paper provides insight into the various sources of E-waste production, its composition and the health and environmental risks posed by E-waste.

• Electronic Waste (E-Waste) • E-Waste in India • Informal Recycling • Public Health Impact • Environmental Pollution • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) • E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 • Basel Convention • Hazardous Waste • Sustainable Product Design • Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) • Circular Economy • Digital Economy and Waste • Resource Recovery • Urban Environmental Management • Solid Waste Regulation • Occupational Health Hazards • Legal Framework for E-Waste

"E-Waste in India: Generation, Effects on Environment, Public Health and its mitigation measures a study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.j483-j522, May-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505A46.pdf

"E-Waste in India: Generation, Effects on Environment, Public Health and its mitigation measures a study", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no. ppj483-j522, May-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505A46.pdf