Mr Rajiv Gauba, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment & Forests proposed that “both Central and State Government to share 25% capital expenditure each for creating recycling facilities in the Public-Private-Partnership mode“ at the CII organized “National Forum on eWaste” on 26th May 2010 in New Delhi. He said “Government with support from Industry has to take a practical and pragmatic approach for effective implementation of the upcoming e-waste policy” and invited suggestions from all stakeholders. He added that the draft policy is based on concept of extended producers’ responsibility and focuses on the infrastructure creation for e-waste refurbishing, recycling and awareness creation at all levels.
Mr Gauba said that e-waste generation is expected to touch 8 lacs tonne by 2012, which is 5 times growth in less than 5 years, even when the per capita generation of ewaste in India is very low in global comparisons. He complimented Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for creating a an interactive platform for multi-stakeholders at the opportune time to discuss the challenges, issues and bring ideas and suggestions for draft National Policy on e-Waste.
Dr Saroj, Director, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt of India, while discussing the draft policy on e-waste, said “As per India’s culture and heritage, the concept of positive reuse will be promoted through refurbishing and only something which cannot be reused must be recycled in a scientific manner.” She emphasized that the main focus should be on efficient collection centres that can be made through industry consortiums, state agencies etc. She also requested for comprehensive proposals for financial support systems in this regard.
Dr Saroj informed that the draft policy puts more responsibility on Producers and Dealers and it is suggested that Dealers for electronic products would need to be registered with State Pollution Control Boards and have efficient buy-back policies and mechanisms in place. She also said “MoEF does not want India to become a dumping ground on plea of charity”.
Mr. Kensaku Konishi, President & CEO, Canon India Pvt Ltd said “The electronics manufacturers’ and large users of IT & electronics products need to effectively participate in e-waste management programmes and cultivate an eco-friendly culture.” He added that “the need of the hour is to take a business approach which is socially responsible and economically logical – as we do at Canon and believe that we are building a better world for future generations.” He further said “Unique challenges of Indian unorganized sectors, skilling, training and awareness creation along with thoughtful refurbishing and dismantling – to extract precious metals in safest manner are some other areas to be worked upon.”
Ms Ritu Kappal, COO, Greenscape Eco Management Pvt Ltd applauded the fact that the Policy encourages producers to strengthen their reverse logistical processes and collaborate with authorized recyclers’ so that a framework develops for appropriate implementation of the policy”.
Some other key speakers and participants represented companies like HP, Nokia, Wipro, HCL, Ramky, MAIT, CEAMA, ELCINA, Toxic Links, Greenscape, E-Parisaraa, Greenpeace.
Mr Gauba said that e-waste generation is expected to touch 8 lacs tonne by 2012, which is 5 times growth in less than 5 years, even when the per capita generation of ewaste in India is very low in global comparisons. He complimented Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for creating a an interactive platform for multi-stakeholders at the opportune time to discuss the challenges, issues and bring ideas and suggestions for draft National Policy on e-Waste.
Dr Saroj, Director, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt of India, while discussing the draft policy on e-waste, said “As per India’s culture and heritage, the concept of positive reuse will be promoted through refurbishing and only something which cannot be reused must be recycled in a scientific manner.” She emphasized that the main focus should be on efficient collection centres that can be made through industry consortiums, state agencies etc. She also requested for comprehensive proposals for financial support systems in this regard.
Dr Saroj informed that the draft policy puts more responsibility on Producers and Dealers and it is suggested that Dealers for electronic products would need to be registered with State Pollution Control Boards and have efficient buy-back policies and mechanisms in place. She also said “MoEF does not want India to become a dumping ground on plea of charity”.
Mr. Kensaku Konishi, President & CEO, Canon India Pvt Ltd said “The electronics manufacturers’ and large users of IT & electronics products need to effectively participate in e-waste management programmes and cultivate an eco-friendly culture.” He added that “the need of the hour is to take a business approach which is socially responsible and economically logical – as we do at Canon and believe that we are building a better world for future generations.” He further said “Unique challenges of Indian unorganized sectors, skilling, training and awareness creation along with thoughtful refurbishing and dismantling – to extract precious metals in safest manner are some other areas to be worked upon.”
Ms Ritu Kappal, COO, Greenscape Eco Management Pvt Ltd applauded the fact that the Policy encourages producers to strengthen their reverse logistical processes and collaborate with authorized recyclers’ so that a framework develops for appropriate implementation of the policy”.
Some other key speakers and participants represented companies like HP, Nokia, Wipro, HCL, Ramky, MAIT, CEAMA, ELCINA, Toxic Links, Greenscape, E-Parisaraa, Greenpeace.
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