• By 2030, global electronic waste is projected to reach 74 million tons, with only 20% expected to be properly collected or recycled. Without intervention, overall waste is anticipated to increase by 70% by 2050
  • India currently ranks third among the world’s largest generators of e-waste, following China and the United States. The country’s e-waste volume has seen a sharp rise—from 0.7 million tons in 2017–18 to 1.6 million tons in 2021–22
  • Recycling is difficult – Segregation, Transportation, Monitoring, Technology, Investments
  • E-waste processing is costly—selective extraction of valuable metals makes the recycling process complex and resource-intensive."
  • India’s e-waste management is largely dominated by unregulated and unorganized players, with hubs like Moradabad serving as major informal centers for dismantling and recycling
  • If hazardous substances like lead and mercury are not disposed of properly, they can pose serious health risks to both humans and the environment.

20 Phones for 3 years each

60 Phone Years

15 Phones for 4 year each

  • According to Leading global OEM
    • 84% of the carbon-related to the manufacture of the phone
    • Only 10% comes during Product usage by the consumer.
    • This makes product lifetime the key determinant of overall environmental impact
  • Extending product usage from 3 to 4 years leads to a 33% reduction in total cost of ownership, resource consumption, power usage, and e-waste generation.
  • A longer-lasting device helps distribute the environmental and economic impacts of manufacturing over a greater period.
  • Achieving longer product life depends heavily on improved design, better repairability, and a shift in consumer mindset
  • To address these challenges, designing in India is essential—ensuring products are built with longevity, transparency, and repairability in mind.

  • Culture of Obsolescence: 62% of consumers replaced their devices within 1–3 years, primarily driven by the desire to upgrade to better technology and features (54%).
  • It is imperative that the Government of India takes the lead in formulating a comprehensive Right to Repair framework.
  • This leadership will not only establish national benchmarks but also position India as a global standard-setter—much like our success stories with citizen-centric initiatives such as UPI, Generic Medicines, and Aadhaar.
  • The Right to Repair movement offers a transformative opportunity to kickstart India’s product design ecosystem.
  • By developing India-designed products that comply with global Right to Repair laws, we can foster innovation and self-reliance while enhancing global competitiveness.
  • To fully leverage this potential, India’s regulations must align with international standards set by the EU, UK, and USA. Harmonized laws are crucial not only for market access but also for positioning India as a global benchmark setter in this space.
  • This also opens a substantial economic opportunity—India can tap into the $20 billion global electronics repair outsourcing market, with the potential to generate over 5 million jobs.
  • Proactive legislation now will catalyze indigenous product design, support sustainable manufacturing, and establish India as a global leader in the Right to Repair movement.