The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy announced on 28 October 2026 that it is disposing of 5,337 obsolete electronic waste items as part of Special Campaign 6 for Disposal of Pending Matters. The ministry is using auctions to clear these items, which has already generated ₹11,40,220 in revenue and freed up about 600 square feet of office space. The release does not say when the campaign takes effect or ends.
Key points
- 5,337 obsolete e-waste items identified for disposal
- ₹11,40,220 in revenue generated so far through auctions
- Approximately 600 sq. ft. of office space cleared
When it applies
The document does not state when it takes effect.
Who it affects
- Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Refers to
- Special Campaign 6 for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM 6)