Delhi has announced the development of India’s first E-Waste Recycling Eco Park in Holambi Kalan, North Delhi. Designed as a blueprint for sustainable e-waste management, the project underscores the capital’s growing focus on ecological governance, job creation, and green industrialisation. Spanning 11.4 acres, the Eco Park will integrate facilities for the scientific dismantling, refurbishment, and recycling of electronic waste.
It aims to process 51,000 metric tonnes of e-waste annually—ranging from discarded smartphones and laptops to heavy industrial and solar equipment—under the comprehensive mandate of the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022. The initiative is positioned not just as a waste solution but as a green economic engine capable of powering Delhi’s ambitions as a sustainable, low-carbon city. The Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) will float a global tender inviting green technology providers to participate in the project under a Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Transfer (DBFOT) model. The facility will be developed through a public-private partnership (PPP) with a 15-year concession period, reflecting the city’s push for collaborative and financially sustainable urban solutions.
Estimated at ₹150 crore in capital investment, the project expects to generate ₹350 crore in revenue and create thousands of jobs in green operations, repair, refurbishment, and logistics. Significantly, the Eco Park will also house training centres to upskill informal sector workers, many of whom have been traditionally involved in unregulated e-waste handling without access to formal employment or safety standards. Officials confirmed that the facility will be completed within 18 months, with plans for swift execution aimed at setting a precedent for other Indian cities. Beyond recycling, the Eco Park will serve as a national model for integrating waste processing with resource recovery and employment generation. Industry experts say that the project could redefine India’s approach to e-waste—one of the fastest growing waste streams globally—by institutionalising a formal recovery pathway.
E-waste contains valuable metals such as gold, silver, and rare earth elements, which when recovered safely, can reduce reliance on virgin mining and cut down industrial emissions. The facility’s scientific methods are also expected to reduce toxic leakage and groundwater contamination associated with informal dismantling units. Delhi’s Eco Park reflects a deeper shift in urban policy—from reactive waste management to proactive circular economy planning. By converting e-waste into a resource and offering economic inclusion to waste workers, the project balances environmental stewardship with social equity. If successfully executed, Delhi’s E-Waste Eco Park could act as a cornerstone for the country’s broader sustainability agenda—offering a replicable, scalable framework for responsible consumption and production in Indian cities.
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