Sanshodan e-waste exchange
Why is it in news?
Sanshodhan E-Waste Exchange provides last mile connectivity between individuals/organisations and authorised e-waste management units
Details
- Sanshodhan E-waste Exchange was formally launched in February 2018 at the T-hub to ensure last mile connectivity between individuals and organisations wanting to dispose e-waste and recyclers authorised by the state government.
- The organisation encourages people to come forward and hand over their electronic waste.
- The idea is to work at different levels to support the E-waste Management Rules 2016, Government of India, and E-Waste Management Policy 2017 released by government of Telangana
- The organisation operates in Delhi-NCR region, Lucknow and Hyderabadand intends to expand its reach to other cities.
- Management of e-waste and its documentation will help electronic goods manufacturers meet their EPR or Extended Producer Responsibility target
The Hindu