International Journal of Preventive Medicine (Int J Prev Med)2008-78021392022102227072707ENDepartment of Community Medicine, Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute (SSSMC&RI), Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV)- Deemed to be University, Tiruporur-Guduvancherry, Main Road, Ammapettai, Nellikuppam, Chengalpet Taluk, Kancheepuram District, Tamil NaduDepartment of Community Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (MGMC&RI), Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (SBV)- Deemed to be University, SBV Campus, Pillayarkuppam, Puducherry20221016Sir, E‑waste is the fastest growing waste in the solid waste stream.[1] As per E‑waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2011, e‑waste includes electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) (e.g., laptops, computers, mobile phones, TVs, DVD players, mp3 players, etc.) either in whole or in part, which is discarded as waste by consumer or bulk consumer and the ones which are rejected by the processes such as manufacturing, refurbishment, and repair.http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/view/2707http://ijpm.mui.ac.ir/index.php/ijpm/article/download/2707/717718548