Extended Producer Responsibility for E-Waste in India
India is today one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies. From smartphones and laptops to air conditioners and medical devices, electronics have become an essential part of everyday life. However, this rapid adoption has also made India the third-largest generator of electronic waste (e-waste) globally . As product life cycles shrink and technology upgrades accelerate, discarded electronics are piling up at an alarming rate. To tackle this environmental and public health challenge, the Government of India introduced extended producer responsibility (EPR) under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 . This legal framework makes manufacturers, importers, and brand owners responsible for managing the waste generated from their products, even after those products are sold and discarded. This article explains what extended producer responsibility is, who it applies to, how registration works, and why compliance is now a business-critical require...
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