There is a negative side to increasing computer penetration in India. As much as 330,000 tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) is being generated annually in the country. The recycling of this e-wasle in the informal sector is leading to pollution and environmental degradation, besides being a health hazard for those employed in this re-cycling.

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Computers are not designed for recycling. It's not surprising, therefore, that in Europe and the us, a computer is thrown away every two years. And there are thousands of other electronic gadgets.

IT was a power dinner. But it was soon to become a power-hungry one. Early September, Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar hosted a dinner for Intel chairman Craig Barrett during his ninth visit to India. A few high-profile cabinet ministers like FM P. Chidambaram and aviation minister Praful Patel were present on the occasion.

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>> it giant, Advanced Micro Devices Inc, has announced a competition on designing sustainable computer labs for use in developing countries. The