Published: 30 September 2025Environment
CPCB: India Generated 13.98 Lakh Tonnes of E-Waste in FY 2024-25
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change told Parliament, based on Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) estimates, that India generated 12,54,286.55 tonnes of e-waste in FY 2023-24 and 13,97,955.59 tonnes in FY 2024-25. The share of e-waste collected, dismantled and recycled or disposed rose from 61.94% in FY 2023-24 to 70.71% in FY 2024-25.
The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022 have been in force since April 1, 2023. They require producers, manufacturers, recyclers and refurbishers to register on the CPCB portal, enable exchange of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) certificates, and provide for verification, audit and environmental compensation. Earlier claims about 2.2 million tonnes in 2025, 65 cities producing 60%, only 322 formal units, over half of e-waste remaining informal, and 76-80% of informal workers suffering chronic bronchitis and asthma are not supported by current authoritative CPCB/PIB data and have been removed.
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As per CPCB data reported in February 2025, how many registered e-waste recyclers were there in India?
Explanation · Correct answer AAs per the government reply based on CPCB data, India had 322 registered e-waste recyclers as on 09 February 2025, with a reported annual processing capacity of 22,08,918.064 MT. The question is about registered recyclers, not refurbishers; CPCB separately listed 72 registered refurbishers.
Frequently asked questions
How much e-waste did India generate in FY 2024-25 per CPCB?
CPCB estimated India's e-waste generation at 13,97,955.59 tonnes in FY 2024-25; the FY 2023-24 estimate was 12,54,286.55 tonnes.
What share of e-waste was scientifically processed?
The share collected, dismantled and recycled or disposed rose from 61.94% in FY 2023-24 to 70.71% in FY 2024-25.
Which rules govern e-waste management in India?
The E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, in force since April 1, 2023, govern e-waste management and EPR obligations.
How does the CPCB EPR portal work?
It requires producers, manufacturers, recyclers and refurbishers to register, enables exchange of EPR certificates, and provides for compliance returns, verification, audit and environmental compensation.
Are the figures of 2.2 million tonnes and 65 cities reliable?
No. Those figures, along with the 322-units, over-50%-informal and 76-80% worker-health claims, are not supported by current authoritative CPCB/PIB data and should not be cited.
