Question : QUANTUM OF ELECTRONIC WASTE



(a) The quantum of electronic waste (e-waste) generated in the country every year and the quantum of e-waste generated till date during the current year;

(b) The arrangements made for disposal of increasing e-waste in the country ;

(c) Whether technology for total destruction of the harmful elements like mercury, lead and cadium found in e-waste is available in the country ;

(d) If so, whether the Government has directed the electronic industries to totally destroy their e-waste; and

(e) If so, the details in this regard ?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MINISTER OF EARTH SCIENCES(KAPIL SIBAL)

(a) to (e) : The information is being collected and will be laid on the Table of the House.