17 lakh tonnes of e-waste generated in the country in 2014: UN University

Q.  How many lakh tonnes of e-waste were generated in the country in 2014 according to UN University?
- Published on 09 Aug 16

a. 14
b. 15
c. 16
d. 17

ANSWER: 17
 
Government noted that 17 lakh tonnes of e-waste was generated in 2014 and it notified rules in March in 2016 regarding better management of this waste
  • A survey by Central Pollution Control Board in 2005 found the generation of e-waste in the country was assessed at 1.46 lakh tonnes and estimated to exceed 8 lakh tonne by 2012
  • As per the UN University report, 17 lakh tonnes of e-waste was generated in 2014
  • Currently, there are 151 registered e-waste dismantlers and recyclers in the private sector in 13 states having the combined capacity of 4.46 lakh metric tonne per annum
  • Power Ministry has also comprehensively reviewed the e-waste (Management & Handling) Rules 2011 and notified e-waste (management) rules in March 2016

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