Legislative Department Organises Workshop on E-Waste Disposal
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આ શા માટે મહત્વનું છે
It highlights administrative steps taken within government bodies to address the growing challenge of e-waste management and institutionalize sustainable disposal mechanisms under nationwide cleanliness campaigns.
સારાંશ
The Legislative Department under the Ministry of Law & Justice organized a workshop on E-Waste Disposal as part of Special Campaign 6 to promote responsible disposal of electronic waste, enhance office cleanliness, and build institutional capacity for sustainable waste management in government establishments.
મુખ્ય મુદ્દા
- The Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice organized a specialized workshop on proper E-Waste Disposal as part of Special Campaign 6.
- The workshop focused on spreading awareness among government officials regarding the mounting ecological hazards of electronic waste and safe recycling practices.
- Emphasized institutional accountability, Swachhata (cleanliness), and efficient disposal of obsolete electronic assets in government offices.
મહત્વપૂર્ણ શબ્દો
Special Campaign 6.0
A nationwide government campaign focused on institutional cleanliness, clearing pendency, reducing office clutter, and promoting sustainable waste management practices like e-waste segregation and disposal across central ministries.
UPSC context
UPSC GS Paper II (Governance) & GS Paper IV (Ethics/Integrity in Governance): Tests initiatives for administrative efficiency, office cleanliness, and transparent public service.
E-Waste (Management) Rules
Comprehensive regulatory framework notified by MoEFCC to manage electronic waste, enforcing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), recycling targets, and restriction of hazardous substances.
UPSC context
UPSC GS Paper III (Environment): Important for questions on pollution control, circular economy, hazardous waste management, and regulatory frameworks.
Legislative Department
A department under the Ministry of Law and Justice responsible for drafting central legislative proposals, ordinances, bills, and reviewing statutory rules for all Union ministries.
UPSC context
UPSC GS Paper II (Polity & Governance): Tests understanding of parliamentary procedures, law-making machinery, and administrative responsibilities of Union ministries.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Union government ministry overseeing the administration of justice, legal affairs, and legislative drafting for central laws, along with executing internal institutional campaigns.
UPSC context
UPSC GS Paper II (Polity & Governance): Core body handling legal governance, institutional functioning, and implementation of government directives.
સંલગ્ન સ્થિર ખ્યાલો
What are the key provisions and regulatory mechanisms under India's E-Waste (Management) Rules?
- Extended Producer Responsibility: EPR framework requires producers to meet recycling targets for electronic products through registered recyclers.
- Digital Transparency: Obligates manufacturers, importers, and brand owners to secure recycling certificates matching their sales volume.
- Formalization Focus: Regulates the informal recycling sector, mandating safe handling of toxic heavy metals like lead, mercury, and cadmium.
આંતર-વિષય પેટર્ન
Swachhata Campaigns + E-Waste Rules Compliance
Government campaigns like Swachhata / Special Campaign 6 institutionalize internal waste audits, reinforcing broader statutory mandates under the E-Waste (Management) Rules for public sector offices.
EPR mechanisms and heavy metal hazards under E-Waste Rules frequently feature in matching-type prelims questions.
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