Author: Madhulika Mishra & Sparsha Singam

ABSTRACT

The rapid increase of electronic waste has, among other things, escalated the concerns of the global community regarding environmental and health effects such that India is one of the top e-waste generators in the world. This research paper, through the analysis of secondary data and two-city level case studies, i.e. Hyderabad and Bangalore, investigates the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in India. The study reveals that apart from the regulatory progress, the enforcement of the regulation is still very weak; the provision of services is not sufficient, and the governance of the fragmented local government units is still very weak, which together impede the EPR implementation in the area under study. It is necessary to strengthen data systems, integrate informal actors, and elevate institutional capacity if we are to open up the way for India’s circular economy.

Keywords: Electronic Waste Management; Extended Producer Responsibility
(EPR); Policy Implementation; Recykal; Producer Responsibility Organizations
(PROs)