With technology becoming a big part of the education sector, the quantum of e-waste is also increasing. There are around 1,387 tonnes of e-waste and lead acid batteries lying in various government schools and office of the Department of Public Instructions (DPI) from 224 Education Blocks under 34 Educational districts in the State.
The Department of State Educational Research and Training (DSERT) has decided to disposethe e-waste and has given a tender, worth ₹8.24 crore, to a private firm.
Since the DPI introduced computer education in 2000-01, many government schools were equipped with computers, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems with lead acid batteries, projectors, printers, multi-function devices, modems, and other equipment.
