:-Electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the fastest-growing pollution problems worldwide given the presence if a variety of toxic substances which can contaminate the environment and threaten human health if disposal protocols are not meticulously managed. In India, most of the waste electronic items are stored at households as people do not know how to discard them. Therefore, the need for proper e-waste management has been realized. It is necessary to review the public health risks and strategies to combat this growing menace.