Expert Lecture on E-Waste Management
Meerut, 14 October 2026: Swami Vivekanand Subharti University (SVSU), Meerut, organised an expert lecture on “E-Waste Management: A Sustainable Approach” on the occasion of International E-Waste Day 2026 at the MMM Auditorium, Faculty of Engineering & Technology. The programme was organised by the University Environment Committee and Student Council, with coordination from the Faculty of Engineering & Technology, SVSU, Meerut.
The lecture was conducted under the theme “E-Waste to a Cleaner, Greener and Circular Future” to raise awareness about the environmental challenges associated with electronic waste and promote sustainable practices for its responsible management. A total of 111 students and 8 faculty members attended the lecture and benefited from the informative session.
The keynote lecture was delivered by Dr. Mukesh Ruhela, Professor and Head, Department of Environmental Engineering, Through his expert presentation, he highlighted the growing challenge of electronic waste and its potential environmental and health impacts when discarded or handled improperly.
Dr. Ruhela emphasised the importance of separating electronic waste from regular municipal waste and avoiding unsafe practices such as open burning and unauthorised dismantling. He explained that the responsible management of discarded electronic equipment requires systematic collection, repair, reuse, refurbishment and recycling through authorised channels.
The lecture also highlighted the importance of the circular economy in e-waste management. Recovering valuable materials from discarded electronic devices can help conserve natural resources, reduce environmental pollution and minimise the demand for virgin raw materials. Students were encouraged to extend the useful life of electronic products, make responsible purchasing decisions and ensure the safe disposal of obsolete electronic equipment.
The session further motivated students to become environmental ambassadors by spreading awareness about e-waste segregation, responsible consumption and authorised recycling practices among their families and communities. The programme reinforced the role of educational institutions in promoting environmental responsibility, resource efficiency and sustainable campus practices.
Dr. Sweta Bhardwaj, Additional Dean, Student Welfare, coordinated the event. The programme r
