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Detailed explanation-1: -The most important legislation directly dealing with electronic waste is the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 in which three penal provisions are given i.e., section 15, 16 and 17. The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is an umbrella act and E waste rules are the product of EPA only.
Detailed explanation-2: -E-waste Problems in India In the World Bank ranking for environmental protection in 2022, India is among the bottom five countries out of 180 countries in the world with a dismal rating of 18.9.
Detailed explanation-3: -India is among the top five countries in e-waste generation. Within the country, Maharashtra generates the most e-waste. Increasing amount of e-waste pollution in India is adversely impacting the environment and health.