Indian e-Waste Generation : Facts and Figures
- At present, India has about 25 million computers which are expected to grow to 65 million by 2010
- An estimated 2 million computers will become obsolete this year
- Around 15 million mobile handsets were replaced for new ones
- It is estimated that e-waste generated in India will touch Five lakh metric tons by 2011
- If disposed improperly, all these equipments pose a serious threat to Human health and environment
Recycling India – Informal Sector
- The sector is characterized by unskilled workers lacking access to proper e-waste recycling technologies
- Reduction of environmental degradation by improved technologies and skills for e-waste management and recycling in India
- Highly polluting backyard operations posing threat to workers
- Create improved income generation opportunities for e-waste recyclers
- Low Occupational Health and safety awareness
- Improve environmental, health and living conditions of the predominantly unskilled and semi skilled workers and local population of surrounding areas.
Researched by Maninder
