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India will soon require smartphone and tablet makers to display a 'Repairability Index (RI)' for their devices as part of a government-backed initiative to empower consumers and curb e-waste.
The index, proposed by a Department of Consumer Affairs committee, rates products on ease of repair, spare parts access, and software support. According to a press release published by PIB India, manufacturers must self-declare scores on a 5-point scale, visible via QR codes on packaging, retail displays, and e-commerce listings.
The RI evaluates six key parameters:
Devices will also be scored on 11 high-failure components like batteries, s...