CPCB
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) celebrated its 51st Foundation Day in New Delhi, presided over by Union Environment Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav. The event highlighted the need for collaboration between science and sociology to foster environmental consciousness. Key announcements included the foundation stone for a new CPCB building, the
E-Waste Management
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has revised the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2016, introducing the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022, effective from April 1, 2023. These rules regulate 106 types of electrical and electronic equipment, including mobile phones and computers. Additionally, the Battery Waste Management Rules,
CPCB
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has identified 311 polluted river stretches across 279 rivers in 30 States/Union Territories as of November 2022. This marks a decrease from 351 polluted stretches in 2018, with 106 delisted and improvements noted in 74 stretches. The CPCB has been monitoring river water
E-Waste Management
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