The Government of Haryana on July 22, 2024, notified the Draft Haryana Electronics Waste Recycling Policy, 2024.
The following has been stated-
•The Government of Haryana aims to create an environmentally conscious electronics waste recycling ecosystem and simultaneously position Haryana as a frontrunner in the recycling of electronic products.
•Growth of IT Asset Disposal (ITAD) Services: Investments in IT infrastructure management have increased multi-fold for over a decade now. These IT assets raise a concern once they reach their end of life and hence require efficient recycling and recovery methods.
•Household appliances as a major contributor to e-waste: The increased penetration and accumulation of household appliances has generated a need to formulate effective policies to manage the tremendous volume of e-waste.
•Environmental and health hazard awareness: The growing environmental and health concerns due to the accumulation of e-waste have propelled the need for its environment-friendly disposal, recycling and reuse services.
•This policy will be valid for 05 years from the date of notification of this policy or the date of any new policy/amendment, introduced by the Government of Haryana, whichever is earlier.
•The policy outlines the eligibility and incentives for electronics waste recycling units in Haryana, applicable to both new and existing units undertaking expansion or diversification. New units starting commercial operations post-policy notification can avail of benefits. Existing units expanding in specified blocks or approved industrial areas, with an additional investment of at least 50% of their Fixed Capital Investment (FCI), can also avail incentives once during the policy period, provided they have not applied for similar incentives under HEEP 2020 or any other Haryana government policy. The cumulative incentives are capped at 100% of the FCI, and compliance with Central/State Pollution Control Board regulations is mandatory.
