The IT industry in India has contributed significantly to the global digital revolution. New smart gadgets and appliances are being used in every aspect of our daily lives. However it is creating its own toxic footprint by generating massive piles of e-waste. Besides, developing countries lime India have also become the dumping ground for other developed countries. 

Recycling of e-waste in India is predominantly being handled by the informal sector of scrap dealers. There are thousands or perhaps much more of such scrap dealers, often called ‘kabadiwalas’, who sort out the useful and consumable materials from the waste collected and sell them to artisans or industries. More than 95% of India’s e-waste is illegally recycled by informal sector.