New Delhi, July 24 -- The Government data on electronic waste (e-waste) processing for the last two years has revealed that several states showed marked improvement in their e-waste recycling capabilities. Uttar Pradesh emerged as the frontrunner, registering a sharp increase from 236,727.041 metric tonnes (mt) to 388,160.231 mt, the highest in the country.
As per the CPCB data made available in the Rajya Sabha by the Government today, Haryana also posted impressive growth, from 110,061.696 mt to 149,653.641 mt. Telangana's output almost doubled, jumping from 65,226.787 mt to 119,187.979 mt while Maharashtra, a consistent performer in waste management, increased its numbers from 40,664.231 mt to 52,597.803 mt.
Kerala more than doubled it...