STUDY AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS OF PROPOSED MODEL FOR E-WASTE MANAGEMENT

Abstract

India with population of over 1 billion, is one of the fastest growing economies of the world .The growing economy and increasing consumption is estimated to be generating approximately 4, 00,000 tons of waste annually (computers, mobile phone and television only) and is expected to grow at a much higher rate of 10-15%. The situation is alarming as India generates about 1.5 lakh tones of e-waste annually and almost all of it finds its way into the informal sector as there is no organized alternative available at present. E-waste generated in few cities across the nation show an alarming picture. Mumbai generates 11,000 tons of E-waste , Delhi 9000tons ,Bangalore 8000 tons and Chennai 5000-6000 tons each year. Maharashtra State (including Mumbai city) alone produces 20270 tons of E-waste annually.