<p>The government will set up expert groups to explore the adoption of common chargers for mobile and all portable electronic devices and submit a detailed report in two months, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Emerging out of the meeting with industry stakeholders, the secretary said India can initially think of exploring shifting to two types of chargers, including a C-Type port.</p>.<p>"It is a complex issue. India has a position in the manufacturing of chargers. We have to understand everybody's perspective -- industry, the users, manufacturers and environment -- before taking a final decision," he said told reporters.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/technology/apple-iphones-may-come-with-type-c-port-in-2023-1109787.html">Apple iPhones may come with Type-C port in 2023</a></strong></p>.<p>Each stakeholder has a different perspective and expert groups will be formed to examine separately those issues, he said.</p>.<p>Separate expert groups will be formed to study charging ports used in three segments -- mobile and feature phones, laptops and ipads, and wearable electronic devices.</p>.<p>The groups will be notified this month and will submit the recommendations in two months, he said.</p>.<p>Although the sector-specific associations and manufacturers agreed to the concerns of e-waste but sought more discussion on the matter, he added.</p>
<p>The government will set up expert groups to explore the adoption of common chargers for mobile and all portable electronic devices and submit a detailed report in two months, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said on Wednesday.</p>.<p>Emerging out of the meeting with industry stakeholders, the secretary said India can initially think of exploring shifting to two types of chargers, including a C-Type port.</p>.<p>"It is a complex issue. India has a position in the manufacturing of chargers. We have to understand everybody's perspective -- industry, the users, manufacturers and environment -- before taking a final decision," he said told reporters.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/business/technology/apple-iphones-may-come-with-type-c-port-in-2023-1109787.html">Apple iPhones may come with Type-C port in 2023</a></strong></p>.<p>Each stakeholder has a different perspective and expert groups will be formed to examine separately those issues, he said.</p>.<p>Separate expert groups will be formed to study charging ports used in three segments -- mobile and feature phones, laptops and ipads, and wearable electronic devices.</p>.<p>The groups will be notified this month and will submit the recommendations in two months, he said.</p>.<p>Although the sector-specific associations and manufacturers agreed to the concerns of e-waste but sought more discussion on the matter, he added.</p>