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E-Waste (Management) Rules 2016

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Summary

The Government of India (GoI) introduced the E-Waste Management Rules in 2016. The rules apply to businesses that are generating electronic waste items. The rules specify that businesses should make arrangements for the safe disposal of scrapped electronic items.

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Issuer

India

Year

2016

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory


Main industries targeted
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation & Warehousing
  • Retail trade
  • Information
Restrictiveness

Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 5: Gender Equality
  • SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 14: Life Below Water
  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

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