Puducherry Pollution Control Committee launches e-waste inventorisation survey across U.T.
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Summary
This initiative, in collaboration with the National Productivity Council, aims to compile a comprehensive inventory of bulk consumers, quantify e-waste generation, map sources, repair and dismantling units and evaluate current handling practices
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source The Hindu - National
Published Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right