India’s E-Waste Generation Doubles in 8 Years, but Processing Remains Skewed

India’s E-Waste Generation Doubles in 8 Years, but Processing Remains Skewed

TL;DRIndia’s e-waste generation nearly doubled between 2017-18 and 2024-25, while formal processing rose over 43 times, reaching about 70% coverage. A few states dominate collection, but large disparities remain, underscoring the need for more balanced infrastructure and enforcement. ContextIndia is among the world’s largest producers of electronic waste, driven by rapid digitisation, growing consumer electronics usage, and shorter product life …