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NDTV
9 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
"Careless Dumping Days Behind Us": Delhi To Get India's 1st E-Waste Eco Park
Quick Read Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Delhi to launch an e-waste Eco Park in Holambi Kalan to address electronic waste sustainably. The facility, covering 11.4 acres, will process 51,000 metric tonnes of e-waste annually. With an investment of Rs 150 crore, the park aims to generate Rs 350 crore in revenue. New Delhi: Delhi is taking a groundbreaking step toward a greener future with the launch of India's first e-waste Eco Park in Holambi Kalan. This innovative project aims to revolutionise how the country deals with electronic waste, turning a significant challenge into an opportunity for sustainable growth. Spanning over 11.4 acres, the e-waste Eco Park will be a cutting-edge facility capable of processing up to 51,000 metric tonnes of e-waste each year, covering all 106 categories outlined in the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022. With a capital investment of Rs 150 crore and an operational budget exceeding Rs 325 crore, this park is projected to generate Rs 350 crore in revenue, fostering a thriving ecosystem for recycling, recovery, and responsible waste management. "This isn't just about managing waste, it's a testament to Delhi's dedication to a circular economy where every resource counts, and every worker matters," Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said after leading a crucial meeting to finalise the next steps for development. He added, "The days of careless dumping are behind us. We're focused on making Delhi ready for the future industrially, environmentally, and socially." To attract top-notch green technology providers from around the globe, the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) will soon issue a global RFQ-cum-RFP tender. The Eco Park will be developed using a DBFOT (Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Transfer) model under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) framework, with a concession period of 15 years. The construction of the Eco Park is set to wrap up within 18 months. Once up and running, the park will manage nearly 25 per cent of Delhi's e-waste and will serve as a model for similar initiatives across the country. Tackling India's E-Waste Emergency India stands as the third-largest producer of e-waste in the world, churning out over 1.6 million metric tonnes each year. Delhi contributes nearly 9.5 per cent of that staggering total. Unfortunately, only 17.4 per cent of global e-waste is recycled in a scientifically sound manner, which means we're missing out on valuable resources like copper, lithium, and rare earth metals. Delhi's E-Waste Eco Park is the first of four such facilities planned across the country. With solid backing, land set aside, and financial support already secured, Delhi is stepping up to transform environmental challenges into real, sustainable infrastructure for the future. Green Jobs, Clean Delhi It's not just about the environment. The Eco Park is also set to bring order to the informal sector, creating thousands of green jobs and empowering local dismantlers, recyclers, and refurbishers. By encouraging the safe and scientific recovery of essential materials, Delhi is paving the way for a cleaner, greener, and more inclusive industrial landscape.
Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Delhi set to get park to process 50,000 tonne of annual e-waste
The government on Monday announced a plan to set up the city's first electronic-waste park in north Delhi's Holambi Kalan that will process 50,000 tonne of e-waste every year, Delhi minister for industries Manjinder Singh Sirsa said. Sirsa said the government will soon issue a global tender for a firm and the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) has been appointed as the nodal agency for the park that will be spread across 11.4 acres. As per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi currently generates an estimated 200,000 tonne of e-waste every year, with majority going to landfills, garbage bins, or in the private sector where they are dismantled and recycled in violation of environmental safety rules. The new facility, officials said, will process up to 50,194 tonne of e-waste every year across all 106 categories identified under the E-Waste Management Rules, 2022. The government will spend ₹500 crore on the project, with ₹150 crore being the construction and installation cost and operational cost at ₹350 crore. The construction of the park is expected to be completed within 18 months after it begins. At the meeting on Monday, it was decided that a global tender (RFQ-cum-RFP) will be issued by DSIIDC to invite 'the world's best green technology partners to build this benchmark project'. According to an industry department official, the construction and operations of the park will be handed over on a public private partnership basis for a concession period of 15 years. 'The Delhi e-waste park will offer dedicated zones for dismantling, refurbishing, component testing, and plastic recovery, along with a second-hand electronics market. Skilling and training centres will also be built to formally upskill the workers engaged in hazardous e-waste handling,' Sirsa said. DSIIDC, as the nodal agency, has been asked to ensure that the park acts as a one-stop hub for manufacturers, refurbishers, and recyclers, enabling safe recovery of key metals and materials, encouraging reuse, and reducing reliance on virgin resources.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi announces plan to build first e-waste eco park
New Delhi: For setting up India's first state-of-the-art e-waste eco park at Holambi Kalan, Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday said a global tender would be issued by DSIIDC to invite "the world's best green technology partners to build this benchmark project". Spanning 11.4 acres, the park will be built under a design, build, finance, operate and transfer model on a public-private partnership (PPP) basis for a concession period of 15 years. It is designed to process up to 51,000 metric tonnes of e-waste annually — encompassing all 106 categories notified under the E-Waste Management Rules 2022. The eco park is expected to generate over Rs 350 crore in revenue. Sirsa, who chaired a meeting on the eco park, said the construction work was expected to be completed within 18 months. Once fully operational, the eco park is projected to process up to 25% of Delhi's total e-waste annually within the next five years. India is the world's third-largest e-waste generator, producing over 1.6 million metric tonnes annually, with a growth rate of 23% per annum. Delhi alone accounts for nearly 9.5% of this total. Yet globally, only 17.4% of e-waste is recycled, resulting in a loss of nearly $57 billion worth of valuable and critical metals such as copper, lithium and rare earth elements. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo In addition to e-waste recycling, the eco park will feature dedicated zones for dismantling, refurbishing, component testing, plastic recovery and a second-hand electronics market. It will also house skilling and training centres to formally upskill thousands of informal workers engaged in unregulated and hazardous e-waste handling. "This project will generate more than a thousand green jobs. By bringing informal recyclers into the formal system, we're not just improving their livelihoods — we're also making the entire ecosystem cleaner, safer and technologically competent," said Sirsa. DSIIDC, as the nodal agency, will ensure that the park acts as a one-stop hub for manufacturers, refurbishers and recyclers, enabling safe recovery of key metals and materials, encouraging reuse and reducing reliance on virgin resources. "The era of irresponsible dumping is over," said Sirsa.
News18
19 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Delhi To Become Recycling Hub With India's First E-Waste Park
Last Updated: The plan is not only for e-waste recycling but the Eco Park will feature dedicated zones for dismantling, refurbishing, plastic recovery, and a second-hand electronics market The Delhi government has decided to build India's first E-Waste Eco Park at Holambi Kalan which will process 51,000 metric tonnes of e-waste annually to recover critical and rare earth materials in a scientific and environmentally safe manner. Spread across 11.4 acres, the park will be a major step towards sustainable development and circular economy. The park will process e-waste from 106 categories notified under the E-Waste Management Rules 2022. In a statement, the Delhi Government on Monday said the E-Waste Eco Park will be backed by a Rs 150 crore investment and will generate Rs 350 crore in revenue, apart from creating thousands of jobs. Speaking to News18, a Delhi government official said that this will help in positioning Delhi as a national leader in responsible e-waste management and green industrial innovation. The government will issue a global tender for the park. Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) will invite the world's best green technology partners to build this benchmark project, the government said. The project will be developed under a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) model, on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis, with a 15-year concession period. Once the tender is final, the project will be ready in 18 months. When fully operational, the Eco Park is projected to process up to 25% of Delhi's total e-waste annually within the next five years. The park will transform Delhi into a model of circular economy and green jobs, Delhi Environment and Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said. The Project The plan is not only for e-waste recycling but the Eco Park will feature dedicated zones for dismantling, refurbishing, component testing, plastic recovery, and a second-hand electronics market. It will also house skilling and training centres to formally upskill thousands of informal workers engaged in unregulated and hazardous e-waste handling. The DSIIDC, as the nodal agency, will ensure that the park acts as a one-stop hub for manufacturers, refurbishers, and recyclers, enabling the safe recovery of key metals and materials, encouraging reuse, and reducing reliance on virgin resources. One project, Many Solutions The e-waste park will create thousands of green jobs, formalise the informal sector, and reduce Delhi's e-waste pollution load by empowering recyclers, dismantlers, and refurbishers. 'This is not just a facility — it is a commitment to the future. The E-Waste Eco Park symbolises Delhi's transition into a circular economy where no resource is wasted, and no worker is left behind. Through this, we are not just managing waste; we are building a future-ready city powered by innovation, employment, and sustainable industry," Sirsa said. It is important to note that India is the world's third-largest e-waste generator, producing over 1.6 million metric tons annually, with a growth rate of 23 per cent per annum. As per the official records, Delhi alone accounts for nearly 9.5% of this e-waste. The data from the Delhi government also claimed that globally, only 17.4% of e-waste is recycled, resulting in a loss of nearly $57 billion worth of valuable and critical metals such as copper, lithium, and rare earth elements.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Delhi govt plans redevelopment of Bhorgarh, other areas; ‘aim to make industrial areas truly world-class', says Sirsa
The Delhi government will soon begin redevelopment of the Bhorgarh Industrial Area (Bawana Phase II) using the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, a release by the Office of the Industries Minister stated on Saturday. Delhi Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the project aims to improve infrastructure and meet the demands of industrialists that have been pending for nearly a decade. 'This move will transform Bhorgarh into a model industrial zone—clean, safe, efficient, and pollution-free. Long-standing demands of industrialists, pending for the last 10 years, shall be soon fulfilled by the present government.' According to the minister's office, a private concessionaire will be responsible for maintaining roads, building stormwater drains, installing smart lighting and CCTV cameras, managing waste, improving green spaces, and reducing air pollution in the area. 'This is more than redevelopment — it is an environmental and economic intervention. We are building infrastructure that supports business and safeguards the environment. This is how we are working towards the Prime Minister's dream of a Viksit Delhi,' Sirsa added. Along with Bhorgarh, ten more industrial areas will be redeveloped. As per the minister's office, Project Management Units (PMUs) are being set up for Okhla, Patparganj, Badli, Nangloi, Wazirpur, Jhilmil, and other areas. Tenders have already been issued and pre-bid meetings held. The government has also set a target to plant 85,000 green units in 2025–26, including 25,000 trees, 50,000 shrubs, and 10,000 bamboo plants, as per the statement. The project builds on PPP model used in Bawana and Narela Industrial Areas. According to the statement, 'These projects set a benchmark in cleanliness, maintenance, and infrastructure development. The same model will now be replicated at all remaining industrial areas under the administration of the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC), ushering in a new era of industrial planning and eco-conscious growth.' As per the statement, similar redevelopment is planned across all DSIIDC-managed industrial areas within a year. 'The role of the concessionaire will be all-encompassing,' Sirsa said, adding, 'From laying and maintaining pothole-free roads and stormwater drainage to installing smart lighting and CCTV-based 24×7 surveillance — every aspect of urban industrial infrastructure will be upgraded. The aim is to make industrial areas truly world-class.'
