Environment
E-waste management system introduced in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar civic body in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a wing of the World Bank has come up with Clean E-Bhubaneswar project for e-waste solution that was the need of the hour. The project aims to collect and manage the e-waste scientifically. For disposal of e-waste designated website www.cleanebhubanes-war.in and a toll-free number 1800-120-2723 is made accessible to public where they can get response immediately. Civic body seeks public participation for unburdening the city from the upcoming threat. Noted is the fact that India has emerged as fifth largest Electronic waste producer in world and these pollutants are responsible for groundwater contamination, air pollution and soil acidification causing our world to be a more hazardous place to live in.
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