India’s rapid digital transformation has brought undeniable economic and social benefits, but it has also created an escalating environmental challenge—electronic waste, or e-waste. A recent report by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) highlights a troubling reality: while e-waste generation is rising steadily, systems to manage it remain inadequate and poorly implemented.
The Scale of the ProblemIndia is now among the world’s largest generators of e-waste, driven by rising consumption of smartphones, laptops, household appliances, and other electronic devices. Shorter product lifecycles and frequent upgrades further accelerate waste generation. However, the CPCB re... Read More
The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has taken decisive action by summoning 14 leading national and multinational brands for their significant contribution to hard-to-recycle plastic waste in the state. This follows a comprehensive state-level audit, the “Plastic Waste Brand Audit‑2025,” conducted across six cities—Amritsar, Bathinda, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Mohali, and Patiala. The audit revealed that of 11,810 plastic packets examined, just 14 brands were responsible for nearly 59 percent of non-recyclable waste.
The study found that out of 6,991 kg of municipal waste analyzed, 613 kg was plastic, with 88 percent classified as hard-to-recycle. In response, the PPCB has directed the implicated companies to submit clear, time-bound action plans that enable consumers to return post-use plastic packaging and ensure transparent accountability.
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Recent flash floods across the towns and cities in the lap of Himalayan region brought forth destruction, devastation and disaster risks to the forefront. In this photo story we bring to you destruction at the school based on the manjhi river bank, vulnerability of poor household situated adjacent to river bank and reconstruction work post the flashflood in Bhagau Nag area of dharamshala.
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Technology is a useful servant, but a dangerous master, it was rightly said. Electronic devices have grown into an inevitable part of our daily lives.
