E-Waste Management in India: Updates and Statistics

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has revised the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, which came into effect on April 1, 2023. The report details the number of registered recyclers across various states and the total e-waste generated, collected, and processed in the financial years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. The Central Pollution Control Board estimates significant increases in e-waste generation and recycling rates, with no allocated funds for processing unit maintenance under the new rules.

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APEDA Launches First Sea Shipment of Botanical-Infused Millet Foods to New Zealand

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the maiden sea shipment of botanical-infused, ready-to-cook millet functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand. This milestone underscores the expanding opportunities for India's millet-based agricultural exports, bolstered by participation in APEDA-supported international trade fairs. Source: Original Link