Partnership with Rajasthan Government to Build Comprehensive E-Waste Management Infrastructure

Jaipur, India: Paripatram, a sustainable waste management solutions leader, has formalized a strategic partnership with the Government of Rajasthan through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed today in Jaipur. This collaboration represents a significant step in Rajasthan’s efforts to implement a robust, sustainable e-waste management system to advance environmental protection, economic growth, and the creation of green jobs in the state.

The program will establish e-waste collection centres across Rajasthan’s major urban and rural hubs, integrating informal waste collectors into a formalized supply chain. This structured approach will enable safe and efficient e-waste collection while addressing a critical gap in proper disposal facilities. To further optimize e-waste processing and logistics, dismantling centres and micro-factories will be established close to collection points. These facilities will allow localized dismantling and recovery of materials, reducing transportation costs and minimizing environmental impacts. A centralized Common Facility Center (CFC) will be set up to recycle high-value e-waste components, streamline operations, and support a self-sustained secondary raw material supply chain within the state.

This initiative is projected to yield substantial economic benefits. The formalization of the e-waste ecosystem will lead to the formation of over 500 MSMEs, fostering entrepreneurial opportunities and creating economic value. Additionally, the program is expected to generate more than 1,500 direct green jobs and approximately 10,000 indirect jobs across the e-waste processing supply chain, providing essential economic stability and growth for Rajasthan’s workforce. Recognizing the critical role of skill development, Paripatram and the Rajasthan Government will implement training programs to upskill workers, particularly from the informal sector, preparing them for formal roles within the regulated e-waste management sector.

A crucial aspect of this initiative is the technology-enabled traceability of materials through the entire supply chain, ensuring accountability and compliance with the E-Waste Management Rules 2022. With an estimated additional INR 20 crore in GST revenue annually, Rajasthan’s formalized e-waste processing will also significantly boost the state’s revenue from regulated trade in recovered materials.

This comprehensive infrastructure will support self-sufficiency in material management, reduce the dependency on external raw material sources, and directly contribute to public health and environmental safety by reducing exposure to toxic substances. The sale of recycled and recovered materials is projected to generate INR 115 crore in revenue annually, adding economic value while reducing the environmental footprint.

Anwar Shirpurwala, Co-founder of Paripatram, commented, “Our partnership with the Rajasthan Government marks a transformative step in how e-waste is managed in India. Through this initiative, we aim to create a structured, environmentally responsible e-waste management ecosystem that will protect the environment and generate economic growth and employment opportunities across Rajasthan. We are committed to making Rajasthan a national leader in sustainable e-waste management.”

This partnership will also explore replicating this e-waste management model across other waste streams, including end-of-life vehicles, tires, batteries, and plastics, furthering the state’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through this initiative, Rajasthan is setting an example in circular economy practices, driving a sustainable future for waste management in India.

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