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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (DV)

Mangaluru, Aug 26: District in charge minister B Ramanath Rai inaugurated Electronic Waste Handling Units and a Workshop on Electronic Waste Management in Mangaluru City Corporation here on Friday August 26.

B Ramanath Rai said that Electronic waste management is essential at present. “It should be a priority. People have very less awareness on electronic waste management. Environment and Climate change is a global issue. There should be knowledge to protect the environment. Declining forests is also a reason for climate change. We should realize the importance of E Waste management and each individual should take precautions”, he said.

MLC Ivan D' Souza speaking on the occasion said that Karnataka is in 7th place in the country in producing E waste. “Solid waste management is a challenge in present scenario. We should effectively manage E waste", he said.

NITK professor Lokesh who was present on the occasion said that electronic waste should be properly disposed as that may be dangerous. “Metals like led and mercury are hazardous for living creatures and those may adversely affect human health”, he said.

E Waste units will be placed at MCC, City Center and in Surthkal MCC Sub office.

MLA Moideen Bava, Mayor Harinath, Standing Committee president Kavitha Sanil, MCC commissioner Mohammed Nazeer and others were present.