INTRODUCTION

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Background

In the light of emerging e-waste crisis in India, this study intends to ascertain the position of Delhi vis-à-vis other major Indian cities with regard to generation and management of e-waste, identify effects of e-waste on human health and environment and measure the extent of people’s awareness of these harmful effects. The study also intends to critically examine the policies and programs being implemented in Delhi/NCR to locate specific initiatives and identify the challenges to effective management and disposal of e-waste.

Background

This is a descriptive research that seeks to understand the magnitude of e-waste generation and its effects; factors that contribute to e-waste generation; challenges associated with its management; and roles of different stakeholders. The study employed primary and secondary sources of data. The research team conducted a comprehensive review of available literature on the topic. To collect primary data, interactions with multiple stakeholders were conducted including primary end users, recyclers, producer responsibility organizations among others. The inputs gathered from different sources were both qualitative and quantitative in nature. The data from different sources enabled triangulation of findings and contributed to quality of analyses.