This document provides an introduction to a toolkit on e-waste management rules 2016 in India. It discusses the growing problem of e-waste in India due to rising electronics consumption. The key points covered are:
1. E-waste generation is increasing rapidly in India along with the growth of the IT and consumer electronics industry. Proper management of e-waste is needed to address its environmental and health impacts.
2. The E-Waste Management Rules 2016 were notified to implement an extended producer responsibility approach for e-waste management in India. The rules define responsibilities for different stakeholders including manufacturers, producers, collectors, dismantlers and recyclers.
3. The toolkit aims to help stakeholders understand and comply