Stakeholder Assessment of the Implementation of E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 In India: A Case Study of the State of Kerala

Abstract

Electronic waste (e-waste) has been expanding around the world. Since 2011, India has enacted Rules for e-waste management from time to time and recently, the E-waste (Management) Rules, 2022 were enacted. Factors like inadequacy of Rules, lack of formal recycling, and unawareness of consumers contribute to improper management of e-waste in India. It is in this scenario that a study on the effectiveness of the Rules in India needs to be considered. The objective of the paper is to analyse the implementation of Rules in the state of Kerala to understand its effectiveness and to suggest effective mechanisms to overcome the hindrances in implementation. The authors have identified issues with implementation, such as non-filing of annual reports and inaction on the part of several stakeholders. The paper recommends an improvement in the provisions by the enactment of an all-inclusive regulation addressing effective and innovative methods for e-waste management in India.