The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change notified the E-Waste Management Rules in 2022. These rules are supposed to have come into force from ________.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 1 April 2023.
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change notified the E-Waste Management Rules in 2022, and these rules are set to come into force from 1st April 2023.
Explanation:
- The E-Waste Management Rules, 2022 were introduced to address the growing concern of electronic waste (e-waste) in India, which is generated from discarded electronic devices like computers, mobile phones, televisions, and other electronic appliances.
- These rules build on the previous e-waste management regulations but introduce stricter compliance requirements and broader responsibilities for producers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders in the electronics industry.
- The rules emphasize the concept of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which makes producers responsible for the collection, recycling, and safe disposal of e-waste.
- Additionally, the rules focus on enhancing the efficiency of e-waste management by formalizing the recycling sector, setting targets for e-waste collection, and ensuring environmentally sound disposal practices.
- By enforcing these rules from 1st April 2023, the government aims to curb the environmental and health impacts of e-waste, promote recycling, and encourage sustainable practices in the electronics industry.