5G Smartphones Ban: The government is planning two common types of common ports for mobile and wearable electronic devices. This decision is being taken to reduce e-waste.
5G Smartphones Ban: The government is making a new plan. The government is planning two common types of common ports for mobile and wearable electronic devices. According to an official of the Consumer Affairs Ministry, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has come out with quality standards for USB Type-C charging ports. This decision is being taken to reduce e-waste. That is, a USB Type-C charger for mobiles, smartphones and tablets and a normal charger for wearable electronic devices will come.
Smartphones without USB Type-C will not be sold:
Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh told PTI, “In the last meeting, it was agreed to adopt USB Type-C as a charging port for smartphones, tablets, laptops etc. Standards have been notified for Type C charge of BIS.
Ongoing study:
He said that IIT-Kanpur is studying a single charging port for wearable electronic devices like watches. This will also be discussed after the report is submitted. When asked about the common charging port, the secretary said, “We will have to align with the European Union i.e. 2024, because mobile and electronics manufacturers have global supply chains.”
Environment Ministry will assess and check the possible impact of uniform charging port in electronic devices with respect to e-waste. The uniformity in charging ports is a step towards the LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) mission launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at COP-26, calling for ‘conscious and deliberate use’ by people across the globe instead of reckless and wasteful consumption. does.
