India Generated Nearly 14 Lakh Tonnes of E-Waste in 2024-25, Parliament Told
India generated 13,97,955.59 metric tonnes of e-waste in 2024-25, of which 11,59,228.25 metric tonnes were recycled, according to data presented to the Lok Sabha by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Parliament also received updates on groundwater trends in Punjab, mangrove restoration, sewage treatment capacity and urban air quality planning.
Union Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh told the Lok Sabha that no minor or medium irrigation project is currently pending with the central government for environmental clearance, as such projects are appraised at the state level under the EIA Notification, 2006. On plastic waste compliance, 4,858 of 4,972 urban local bodies and 586 of 665 district panchayats have submitted annual reports for 2024-25, while only 23 of 36 State Pollution Control Boards have submitted their reports. Bengaluru's action plan under the National Clean Air Programme targets road dust, construction activities, traffic decongestion and clean mobility.
Under AMRUT, 890 sewerage projects worth Rs 34,505 crore have created 4,447 million litres per day of sewage treatment capacity. Under AMRUT 2.0, 592 sewerage projects worth Rs 67,607.67 crore have been approved, covering 6,739 MLD of treatment capacity, of which 2,093 MLD is designated for recycling and reuse. The MISHTI mangrove restoration programme has released Rs 88.44 crore to six coastal states for the restoration of 9,536 hectares of degraded mangroves, of which 1,280 hectares have been brought under restoration so far.
Groundwater monitoring in Punjab shows mixed trends: approximately 57 per cent of monitored wells recorded a rise in groundwater levels compared to the 2015-2024 decadal mean, while 43 per cent showed a decline. Most rising levels fall in the 0-2 metre range. Hill district forest cover nationally increased by 234.14 sq km between the 2021 and 2023 India State of Forest Reports and now stands at 2,83,713.20 sq km, representing 40 per cent of the geographical area of hill districts.
Key figure — 13,97,955.59 metric tonnes of e-waste generated in India in 2024-25
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