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Since the Industrial Revolution, there have been advances in the invention of various types of instruments and equipment in different countries. The twentieth century marked the beginning of a revolution that has greatly changed people's lives. This has led to the development of a variety of high-quality devices that change people's lives, and this is where the E-Waste problem begins. Electronic waste is a major problem in India, as it is in every country. India produces about 2 million tonnes of e-waste annually, as all this e-waste produces a variety of precious metals such as gold, silver, copper, platinum, plastics, etc., so its economic value is much higher. According to the 2018-19 economic survey, India extracts about Rs. 6900 crore worth of gold from e-waste, but has a detrimental aspect. E-Waste contains a variety of harmful substances in addition to precious metals, which are very harmful to the human body and the environment, such as arsenic, cadmium, chrome, cobalt, lead, liquid crystal, PCBs, etc. Children also work with adults on e-waste sites. Since no safety equipment is used at these sites, all these harmful substances enter their bodies very easily. Owners of e-waste sites also use children for low wages. Children are much less resistant than adults, so harmful substances emitted from e-waste are more harmful to children. Apart from ailments such as -breathing difficulties, irritation, coughing and choking, all the other substances released from E-Waste cause damage to human central nervous system, kidney damage, chronic damage to the brain, bronchitis, liver damage. , skin allergies, etc. causing problems in children. We must all be aware of safeguarding children from these problems. Children should not be forced to work at e-waste sites. As a result, they may regain their childhood and physical health. Aside from children, workers at E-Waste sites require sufficient safety equipment and training. However, certain E-Waste laws must be prepared and implemented.