Visakhapatnam: India is turning into a dumping ground for e-waste from western countries like US, Canada, Australia and European nations.

With people tending to change cell phones as frequently as every three to four years, e-waste management has now assumed great importance in the country.

Olirum Erodu Foundation and CII Young Indians have together started a month-long e-waste collection camp in the district for safe disposal of harmful materials and safeguard people from toxic effec

The State government is planning to establish an e-waste sorting centre at Cacora near Curchorem in south Goa.

outside inter-State junk dealers

People changing mobile phone handsets every few months these days is creating a big problem for the environment ministry.

About 76% of e-waste workers in India are suffering from respiratory ailments like breathing difficulties, irritation, coughing, and choking.