Noolpuzha becomes a fully e-waste-free panchayat as Wayanad goes for a district-wide first

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Noolpuzha becomes a fully e-waste-free panchayat as Wayanad goes for a district-wide first

29 October 2026

Noolpuzha Grama Panchayat in Wayanad has been declared a fully e-waste-free panchayat. The declaration is part of the Sampoorna E-Malinyamukta Wayanad project, which aims to make Wayanad the first fully e-waste-free district in the country. Collection ran in two phases, on 15 and 16 October and again on 25 October. The first phase gathered 3,395 kg of electronic waste and the second 2,028 kg. All 5,423 kg has been handed over for scientific processing. Haritha Karma Sena members, elected representatives and panchayat officials collected the waste from households through a public campaign. Collection drives are moving quickly in the district's other panchayats and municipalities.

Phase one collection: 3,395 kg Phase two collection: 2,028 kg Total handed over: 5,423 kg

Why it matters for exams: The Haritha Karma Sena and e-waste rules are regular Kerala PSC questions on local self government and environment.

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29 October 2026 Source: Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Kerala

In plain words

Haritha Karma Sena green task force of a local body — Groups of workers attached to Kerala's local bodies who collect and sort non-biodegradable waste.