In India, ‘extended producer responsibility’ was introduced as an important feature in which of the following?
Correct Answer C. The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011
Explanation
Option C is correct: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) was statutorily introduced as a core regulatory mechanism in India under The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011 (notified under the Environment Protection Act, 1986):
– EPR makes manufacturers and producers of electrical and electronic equipment responsible for the end-of-life environmental management, channelization, take-back, and scientific recycling of their electronic products.
Therefore, it was introduced under The e-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011 — Option C.