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E-Waste and Circular Economy

Subject: Economics

Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy - Additional Topics

India produces considerable e-waste due to rapid digital adoption. A circular economy promotes recycling, refurbishing, and responsible disposal to minimize environmental damage. E-waste rules impose extended producer responsibility, but enforcement is patchy. For exams, highlight how better e-waste management fosters secondary raw material markets, job creation in recycling, and reduced import dependence. Challenges include unsafe informal recycling clusters, lack of consumer awareness, and limited authorized e-waste channels.

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