Wayanad aims to become India’s first e-waste-free district by November 1
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Animal husbandry, fisheries & allied· Prelims·
Waste management and circular economy: a relevant GS3 case study on decentralized hazardous waste handling.
Why in news
Agriculture Minister T. Siddique reviewed a drive to make Wayanad, Kerala, India’s first e-waste-free district by November 1.
Background
The initiative has already collected 31 tonnes of e-waste from government offices between September 28 and 30. The second phase targets household waste, which will be processed by the Clean Kerala Company.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact31 tonnes of e-waste were collected from government offices in Wayanad between September 28 and 30.
- PlaceWayanad is a district in the state of Kerala.
- BodyHaritha Karma Sena is the body responsible for collecting waste for the initiative.
- BodyClean Kerala Company is the entity tasked with processing the collected waste.
Prelims practice question
Which entity is tasked with processing the collected e-waste in the Wayanad initiative?
- (a)Kerala Waste Management Board
- (b)Clean Kerala Company
- (c)Waste India Foundation
- (d)Green Kerala Corp
Show answer
Answer: (b) Clean Kerala Company — The note specifies that the Clean Kerala Company is the entity tasked with processing the collected waste.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges and strategies involved in establishing a circular economy for electronic waste management at the district level in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Logistical bottleneck: Coordinating waste collection from dispersed rural households vs urban clusters
- Processing infrastructure: Requirement for specialized hazardous waste treatment facilities to prevent heavy metal leaching
- Institutional synergy: Integration of local self-government bodies with state-run waste management companies
Keywords: Circular Economy · E-waste Management · Hazardous Waste · Waste Segregation · Decentralized Waste Management
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