E-Wastes collected and handed over to 'Karo Sambhav'
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, December 29 2020: E-Wastes of offices located in Imphal East DC Office Complex were collected and handed over for recycling at Panchayat Hall, DC Office Complex today.

The programme was held in pursuance to the notification dated December 22 issued by the Deputy Commissioner, Imphal East in fulfilment of the E-Waste (Management) Rules 2016 and order dated September 2, 2019 with regard to monitoring compliance of E-Waste ( Management) Rules in Imphal East.

Collection and handover programme of e-wastes to 'Karo Sambhav' (a Producer Responsible Organisation under Extended Producer Responsibility) was held in the presence of Khumanthem Diana Devi, Deputy Commissioner, Imphal East, Shamim Ahmad Shah, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Imphal East and Head of Offices which are located within Imphal East DC Office Complex, Porompat.

E-wastes consisting of computer parts, and other related electronic items were collected from SDO/Sawombung, District Information Officer, Imphal East, Block Development Officers (Sawombung/Kshetrigao), Chief Executive Officer, Imphal East Zilla Parishad and Director, RD & PR, Manipur.

The e-wastes collected were handed over to Neilangam Gangmei, Manipur State Coordinator, Karo Sambhav for further disposal or recycling.

Khumanthem Diana emphasised on the need to have proper collection and disposal of the e-wastes generated through Karo Sambhav.

She encouraged all the District Level Officers (DLOs)to comply with the guidelines of the E-Waste (Management) Rules 2016 by identifying collection sites at their offices and handover the same to Karo Sambhav for further proper disposal or recycling.

She instructed all DLOs to conduct awareness drives about the guidelines of E-Waste (Management) Rules 2016 among their staff, and comply with the same at their level.

She also emphasised on the need to have awareness programmes at all villages under Imphal East about the e-waste (Management) Rules 2016 through elected representatives and Government officials concerned.

She further highlighted the need to monitor and execute orders/laws related to E-Waste (Management) Rules 2016 under their jurisdiction for effective compliance of the same.

Additional Deputy Commissioner, Shamim Ahmad Shah thanked all those who attended the programme for their cooperation and making it a success.

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