India's Department of Legal Affairs convened an awareness workshop on electronic waste management at Kartavya Bhavan-2, New Delhi, on 28 September 2026, as part of the government's Special Campaign 6 and Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 programme. The session brought together departmental officers and officials under the direction of Secretary Dr. Rajiv Mani.
The workshop covered practical aspects of e-waste management, including proper segregation, safe collection, responsible disposal, and the recycling of electronic items. Participants were introduced to the 3R approach — Reduce, Reuse and Recycle — which encourages cutting e-waste generation at source, reusing electronic products wherever feasible, and channelling end-of-life devices through appropriate recycling systems.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Mani stressed that collective responsibility is essential to minimising the environmental impact of discarded devices. The session also drew attention to the environmental benefits of sustainable consumption and waste-management practices more broadly.
A central message of the workshop was that effective e-waste management demands active participation at both the individual and institutional levels — not solely through policy, but through day-to-day workplace behaviour. The initiative forms part of the Department's broader commitment, articulated under Swachhata Hi Seva 2026, to foster a cleaner and more sustainable working environment across its offices.
The Department of Legal Affairs stated it remains committed to promoting responsible practices and encouraging its officers and officials to participate actively in sustainability efforts aligned with the government's cleanliness mandate.
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