The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change notified the E-Waste Management Rules in 2022. These rules are supposed to come into force from __________.

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  1. 1 April 2023
  2. 1 July 2023
  3. 1 December 2022
  4. 1 January 2023

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Option 1 : 1 April 2023
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The correct answer is 1 April 2023.Key Points

  • The E-Waste Management Rules notified by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change will come into force from April 1, 2023.
  • These rules are aimed at regulating the management of e-waste, which is a major environmental hazard due to the presence of toxic substances.
  • The rules mandate the producers of electronic products to collect and dispose of e-waste in an environmentally sound manner.
  • The rules also require the establishment of collection centers, dismantling and recycling facilities, and the adoption of best practices for handling e-waste.

Additional Information

  • India ranks fifth globally in terms of generating e-waste.
  • 2016's New E-Waste Management Regulations:
    • Compact fluorescent bulbs, or CFLs, as well as other mercury-containing lamps and related equipment, are included.
    • For the first time, producers are included in the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework together with the targets thanks to the Rules.
    • Producers are now responsible for both the exchange and collection of e-waste.
    • Manufacturers, dealers, refurbishers, and Producer Responsibility Organizations are among the other parties involved.
    • The regulations now cover Compact Fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) and other bulbs that contain mercury.

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