Delhi has approved the establishment of India’s first E-Waste Recycling Eco Park at Holambi Kalan in North Delhi. Spread across 11.4 acres, this dedicated green infrastructure is set to transform how India manages its growing electronic waste burden—positioning the capital as a national model for circular economy innovation.
Announced by the city’s environmental leadership, the Eco Park is expected to process 51,000 metric tonnes of electronic waste annually. The facility is designed to handle all 106 categories of e-waste defined under the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022—including household gadgets, industrial electronics, and solar equipment. It aims to enable safe and scientific recycling, refurbishing, and metal recovery, while significantly reducing toxic landfill dumping.
The project will be developed under a Public-Private Partnership model on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis, with the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) floating global tenders. A 15-year concession period will allow private players to invest, build, and operate the facility before transferring it to the government. This investment-led green partnership model is expected to draw interest from international waste-tech firms aligned with India’s climate and sustainability goals.
With a projected capital infusion of ₹150 crore and a targeted revenue of ₹350 crore, the Eco Park is also being viewed as an engine for economic growth and employment generation. Thousands of green jobs are expected to emerge across collection, dismantling, refurbishing, and logistics operations. Additionally, dedicated skill development centres will help upskill informal waste workers, integrating them into the formal recycling ecosystem and offering them improved livelihoods.The Eco Park represents a significant leap in Delhi’s environmental governance strategy. With India among the top five global e-waste producers, the need for scientific and scalable recycling infrastructure has become urgent. The Holambi Kalan facility will not only help Delhi handle its e-waste more responsibly but also serve as a template for other states to emulate.
By focusing on rare earth recovery, efficient material reuse, and the safe handling of toxic waste, the park supports India’s broader transition to a zero-waste, resource-efficient economy. Officials say the project will be completed within 18 months, signalling a strong commitment to fast-track climate-resilient infrastructure.At a time when urban India is grappling with rising electronic consumption and inadequate recycling capacity, Delhi’s E-Waste Eco Park is a timely intervention. It combines environmental responsibility, economic opportunity, and inclusive growth—all within the framework of a circular economy that reduces carbon footprint and maximises resource value.
As cities across the country face mounting waste challenges, Delhi’s ambitious experiment offers a roadmap for integrating sustainability into the very fabric of urban development. If executed efficiently, it could mark a turning point in how Indian cities think about waste—not as a problem, but as an opportunity.
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