INDIA’S E-WASTE MANAGEMENT LANDSCAPE: EMERGING PARADIGMS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Rapidly evolving technologies and consumption patterns make e-waste management in India a considerable challenge. This paper offers an overview of e-waste management practices in India, centring collection, segregation, and recycling. Through case studies across regions, it also looks into ways public health is impacted by e-waste. By reviewing the effectivity of government policies and regulations, and comparing them with global practices, policy improvements are suggested. By exploring consumer awareness and behaviors towards e-waste disposal, we arrive at strategies for amplifying participation in recycling efforts. In addition, technological innovations in e-waste recycling, demonstrated through successful case studies from India, hold potential for scalability. The role of corporate responsibility is discussed, along with recommendations for fostering corporate engagement in e-waste management. Lastly, keeping in mind education and training programs, suggestions are provided for improving such initiatives. The paper's practicable strategies make for a timely contribution to the body of knowledge on e-waste management.