1 0 introduction a national workshop on electronic waste management organized by cpcb moef empa gtz in new delhi during march 2004 emphasized urgency of micro level intervention to tackle the potential problem e india study for rapid assessment major weee electrical and equipments producing regions cities was also recommended be undertaken working group formed july headed chairman consisting officials representatives ministry it regulatory agencies spcbs ngos industry associations mait tema cetma elcina cii experts field producers both formal & informal mandate identify plan implement recommendation related handling initiatives taken included planning inventorization this proposed sponsored member secretary mpcb is nominated as special committee appointed 2 background mumbai financial nerve centre